Castle View Academy
Portsmouth, PO6 4QP · Portsmouth · secondary school
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9th of 11 secondary schools in Portsmouth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.1/10 against 191 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.44 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.7 · 32 | 30% | 0.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.56 · 13 | 25% | 0.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.2 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle View Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 757 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Castle View Academy
Overview
Castle View Academy is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders having taken "highly effective" action to improve the quality of education. The report highlights significant progress in pupil achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs, alongside a positive and inclusive school culture.
Strengths
- Achievement has improved, with disadvantaged pupils performing better in national examinations and outcomes in English and mathematics now "in line with the national average."
- Teaching is of a high standard, featuring a "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" and consistent lesson structures that help pupils fill gaps in their understanding.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive culture" where staff use "well-judged adaptations" and additional support to ensure pupils with special educational needs and disabilities achieve well.
- Behaviour is calm and purposeful, supported by effective routines and a rewards system that fosters positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Staff feel supported and valued, noting that leaders consider their workload and wellbeing, while parents are effectively engaged through community events.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure strategies to improve attendance are "fully embedded" to raise attendance for all groups of pupils, as it currently remains below national averages.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a "detailed and secure understanding" of the personal development curriculum to better prepare them for life after school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.2 |
| 2024/25 | 35.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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