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Castle Hill Primary School

Tewkesbury, GL3 4NUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1589 of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Hill Primary School

Parents at Castle Hill Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 88% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school to other parents. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew 48 responses and showed particularly strong feelings around safety and happiness: 77% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 63% strongly agreed their child is happy. The school is clearly in high demand locally. For the 2025/26 intake, Castle Hill received 117 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.9. Of those, 48 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests a school that has built a strong reputation among Tewkesbury families, and the data backs that up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbotswood Road, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, GL3 4NU
HeadteacherKaren Ettrick
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 48 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Hill Primary School

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