Castlechurch Primary School
Stafford, ST17 9SY · Staffordshire · primary school
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64th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,900 of them, against 7.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castlechurch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 285 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Castlechurch Primary School
Overview
Castlechurch Primary School is described as a place where pupils "really enjoy" attending and feel safe. The report highlights a "clear vision" focused on raising aspirations, with strong leadership that supports staff and engages positively with the community.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen and confident to share their ideas" while respecting others, contributing to positive behaviour and attitudes.
- The curriculum is "well planned" and delivered in a "logical sequence," helping most pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well.
- Reading is a high priority; the phonics curriculum is "well planned and delivered," resulting in good progress in fluency and understanding.
- The school community hub provides an "extensive and exciting range of activities" for families, such as well-being clinics and toddler groups.
- Leaders maintain "extensive and well-thought-through systems" for checking school performance, enabling proactive improvements.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent; in some lessons, teachers do not present information clearly enough, leaving pupils unsure of learning objectives.
- Assessment use is inconsistent, particularly in foundation subjects, meaning teachers do not always have an accurate view of pupils’ knowledge gaps.
- Support for pupils with SEND is not consistently applied in lessons, preventing some from understanding tasks or accessing learning effectively.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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