Castlefield School
High Wycombe, HP12 3LE · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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10th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 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 — 9.8/10 against 2,311 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castlefield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Musical Theatre Club and attend trips to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, the Roald Dahl Museum, the Fire Service, the Natural History Museum, Cotswolds Wildlife Park, the Tower of London, and RAF Hendon. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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 included in the Musical Theatre Club termly?
What Ofsted said about Castlefield School
Overview
Castlefield School continues to be a good school, described by parents and pupils as a ‘wonderful place to learn’. The inspection confirms that staff have created an ambitious and inclusive environment where pupils are happy, achieve well, and benefit from high levels of care and support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is delivered in a sensible order, with staff teaching valuable knowledge, skills, and vocabulary across subjects.
- Early reading and phonics are taught effectively, leading to very strong outcomes for Year 1 pupils in the national phonics test.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils achieve well through highly personalised programmes.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with strong, positive relationships between pupils and staff and a deliberate approach to nurturing physical and mental health.
- Pupil leaders, such as peer mentors and play leaders, make an effective and positive contribution to the school community.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, staff do not check pupils’ understanding carefully enough, meaning misconceptions are not always identified quickly. Leaders must ensure staff address gaps in knowledge effectively across the whole curriculum.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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