Castle View Primary School
Matlock, DE4 3DS · Derbyshire · primary school
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256th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 0.5/10 against 736 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| 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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Castle View Primary School
Overview
Castle View Primary School is described as a "nurturing and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and are well cared for. The report highlights that most pupils "progress well through the curriculum and achieve well," with significant improvements in attendance and behaviour noted since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- The school offers a "well-considered broad and ambitious curriculum" with teachers who possess "secure subject knowledge" and explain new learning logically.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are "well-trained" in phonics, and most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" through targeted support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and provided with extra resources, enabling them to "access the curriculum and achieve well."
- The school fosters positive personal development, with pupils learning about safety, health, and "fundamental British values," preparing them for life in modern Britain.
- Leadership is effective, with staff feeling supported and governors fulfilling their statutory duties well.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "check pupils' understanding carefully enough" to identify and address gaps in learning or misconceptions, as this is not always done effectively.
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently use activities that help pupils "build securely on their prior learning," hindering progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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
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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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