Castle Hill Primary School
118%
Capacity
523
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Castle Hill Primary School
Castle Hill Primary School in Kingston upon Thames is clearly popular with local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 165 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. Of those, 72 families put it as their first preference, and 59 of those were offered a spot. Parent satisfaction is high too: 93% of the 71 respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey said they would recommend the school. When it comes to how children feel day-to-day, 94% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 92% felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication, with 88% of parents saying they are kept informed about how their child is doing.
Academically, Castle Hill’s most recent Key Stage 2 results from 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 41%, which is below the Kingston upon Thames local authority average of 66%. This places the school 26th out of 27 primary schools in the borough. In individual subjects, 57% reached the expected standard in reading, 55% in writing, and 68% in maths. At the higher standard, just 2% achieved the top marks across all three subjects. The average scaled scores were 102 in both reading and maths, which is in line with the national average of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 gave it a Good rating overall, with Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes.
The school offers a strong range of facilities for a primary, including a music room, ICT suite, sports hall, sensory room, forest school and a chapel. There is also a dedicated SEN unit, and the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and hearing or visual impairments. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is more mixed: 64% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that children with SEND get the support they need, but 36% disagreed. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying will need to be realistic about their chances. Castle Hill is a good fit for parents who value a school with strong pastoral care and a wide range of clubs and activities, but who are also comfortable with results that sit below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Buckland Road, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 1JE |
| Headteacher | Dalene Johnson |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 523 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 523 / 445 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12387th of 13,686
Nationally
1553rd of 1,592
In London
26th of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
71 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
165
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: castlehill-kingston.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British56.6%
- Asian13.4%
- White (other)13.0%
- Mixed9.2%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Buckland Road, Chessington
Kingston upon Thames, KT9 1JE
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