Castlecroft Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV3 8HS · Wolverhampton · primary school
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26th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,439 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castlecroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
Castlecroft Primary is rated Good by Ofsted, with its last inspection in 2024-09. In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% of pupils achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 282. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes across the different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Castlecroft Primary School
Overview
Castlecroft Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an inclusive and welcoming place where pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders maintain "ambitious" expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are well prepared for their future.
Strengths
- Relationships between adults and pupils are "warm and respectful," fostering a positive environment where pupils are "polite, well-mannered and friendly."
- The school offers an "exceptional range of opportunities" beyond the classroom, including trips, workshops, concerts, and after-school clubs that help pupils develop their talents.
- Reading and phonics teaching is a priority, with a "well-sequenced phonics curriculum" and initiatives like visiting authors that promote a "love of reading."
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND "quickly and accurately," providing adaptive support that enables them to "progress well."
- The programme for pupils’ wider development is "exemplary," with strong character development and leadership roles that enhance pupils' aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In a "small minority of subjects," there are insufficient planned opportunities for pupils to revisit and recap learning, resulting in some pupils having "gaps in their learning." The school should embed ways to help pupils remember and build on learning consistently across all subjects.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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