Castledyke Primary School
Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5AW · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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54th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,080 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castledyke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in September 2024. 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Castledyke Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are "happy and proud" to belong to a school valued by the local community, with staff providing highly evident care. However, the school’s ambition for pupils is "not realised," and there is "much more work needed" to ensure they receive the high-quality education they deserve.
Strengths
- The phonics programme is "taught consistently and effectively," with pupils reading "accurately and with increasing fluency."
- The early years curriculum is "clearly sequenced," prioritising communication and language, leaving children "well prepared for their move to Year 1."
- Personal development is strong, with a "well planned and sequenced" PSHE curriculum and a focus on keeping pupils safe.
- Staff build "strong relationships with parents," and the pastoral team helps families access local services.
- Pupils benefit from extra-curricular clubs and take pride in leadership roles such as "well-being ambassadors."
Areas to improve
- The school must clearly identify the "important knowledge" pupils need to learn in each subject to prevent gaps in understanding.
- The mathematics curriculum is "not implemented well enough," requiring better training for staff to help pupils secure skills.
- Systems to support pupils with SEND are "not rigorous enough," with targets not sufficiently matched to individual needs.
- The new behaviour approach is "not fully understood," leading to inconsistent expectations that staff must embed.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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