Castle Batch Primary School Academy

About Castle Batch Primary School Academy

Castle Batch Primary School Academy sits within the North Somerset local authority, where it ranks 44th out of 57 primary schools on its combined Key Stage 2 reading, writing and maths expected standard score. That places it in the bottom half of schools locally, some way behind the three highest-ranked peers in the area: Northleaze Church of England Primary School, Winscombe Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School. The school is a mixed, state-funded academy for children aged 2 to 11, with a non-religious character and a current roll of 434 pupils — slightly above its official capacity of 415. It has a nursery provision on site, and its headteacher is Sally Taylor. For families weighing up options in North Somerset, Castle Batch is a solidly performing local school rather than a standout, though its oversubscription rate suggests it remains a popular choice among those who apply.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in May 2022, Castle Batch was rated Good across all five categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Its early years provision also received a Good rating. This represents a consistent performance compared with its previous inspection in 2012, which also awarded a Good overall. On academic outcomes, the school's Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 51% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the North Somerset local authority average of 61%. In individual subjects, 62% met the expected standard in reading, 79% in writing, and 57% in maths. The proportion achieving the higher standard was modest: 3% across all three subjects, with 21% reaching that level in reading, 10% in writing, and 16% in maths. Average scaled scores were 102 in both reading and maths.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, dining hall, outdoor playground, music rooms, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, gymnastics, dance, football, cricket and netball, while clubs include drama, art, science and eco club. For children with additional needs, Castle Batch has a SEN unit and supports a wide range of needs: moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 107 applications for 58 places and 57 offers made to first-preference applicants — a ratio of 1.84 applicants per place. This is a school that suits families looking for a Good-rated, inclusive primary with nursery provision and a broad set of clubs and sports, but one where academic results sit below the local average and where securing a place is competitive.

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