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Castle Hill Junior School

Ipswich, IP1 6QDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,274
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Hill Junior School

Castle Hill Junior School in Ipswich is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it currently has 286 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, meaning there is room for around 74 more students. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 37.4% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools. Despite this, the school is oversubscribed, suggesting strong local demand. The headteacher is Jennifer Smith, and the school has no religious character. Its intake is mixed, and the demographic context is important for understanding the school’s results and the challenges it faces. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, focusing solely on Key Stage 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDryden Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
HeadteacherJennifer Smith
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils286
Free School Meals (FSM)37.4%
School Capacity286 / 360 (79% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: castlehillprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Hill Junior School

Castle Hill Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.