Castlewood Primary School
Horsham, RH13 9US · West Sussex · primary school
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23rd of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 the 1,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castlewood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Castlewood Primary School
Overview
Castlewood Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture of high expectations that prepares pupils to be ‘world ready’. Leaders are highly reflective and committed to further strengthening achievement, particularly in writing and specific foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well, showing resilience and pride in their learning through initiatives like the ‘heart, brain and soul’ learning powers.
- Reading is taught effectively using a phonics-based approach, with staff ensuring books match children’s developing skills to build fluency.
- Mathematics teaching is a particular strength, with pupils confidently applying previous knowledge to new concepts.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities through strategies such as pre-teaching and same-day interventions.
- Governors work closely with leaders to identify strengths and improvements, while carefully considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to support teachers in embedding the recently implemented progression of grammar and vocabulary to strengthen pupils’ writing.
- Subject leaders in a few foundation subjects must continue developing the precise progression of essential concepts and vocabulary so pupils can explicitly link previous and current learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are skilled at identifying concerns and leaders are diligent in securing appropriate support for families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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