Castle View Primary Academy
Lancaster, LA1 3LE · Lancashire · primary school
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433rd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 816 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book, Cooking, Craft, Gardening, Hula Hooping, Movie, and Sensory/relaxation clubs. Sports include Badminton, Dodgeball, Football with Morecambe F.C, Gymnastics, Netball, and Table Tennis. A choir runs, and there is a trip to Brockhole on Windermere. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Castle View Primary Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils “do not receive an acceptable quality of education” at this school, with academic achievement suffering after a “strong start” in the early years. Leadership and management are judged inadequate, while behaviour and personal development require improvement, leaving many pupils “inadequately prepared for the next stage in their education.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated Good, with children who “thrive and learn successfully” due to higher expectations.
- Staff use “strong subject knowledge” to teach phonics effectively in the early years, helping children read and write.
- The school provides a “wide range of interesting books” and useful information for parents to support reading at home.
- Leaders take account of staff workload and well-being, which staff appreciate.
- The school is working successfully to improve pupils’ attendance over time.
Areas to improve
- Raise expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND, to ensure achievement reaches an acceptable standard.
- Revisit the curriculum to better support learning in mixed-age classes, where younger pupils lack prior knowledge and older pupils find work too easy.
- Ensure the phonics programme is delivered consistently and effectively in key stage 1 to help pupils blend sounds.
- Set clear expectations for checking pupils’ understanding to address misconceptions and missing knowledge.
- Improve behaviour expectations so all pupils feel safe and happy, and expand opportunities for personal development and oracy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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