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Castilion Primary School

Castilion Primary School

Bexley, SE28 8QAPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

47%

Capacity

220

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About Castilion Primary School

Castilion Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Castilion Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Yvonne Bishop, it falls under Bexley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11398th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 55 in Bexley.

Castilion Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Castilion Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Drama, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Castilion Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCopperfield Road, London, Bexley, SE28 8QA
HeadteacherYvonne Bishop
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity220 / 472 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)

11398th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 83%

1500th of 1,592

In London

Top 94%

51st of 55

In Bexley

Top 93%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

47%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:74%
Higher:28%
Writing
Expected:53%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:72%
Higher:17%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

51%

'23/24

47%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsDanceCross CountryFootballCricketGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

38

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

22 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Castilion Primary School

Castilion Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

02083115177www.castilion.bexley.sch.uk

Copperfield Road, London

Bexley, SE28 8QA

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Copperfield Road, London

Bexley, SE28 8QA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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