Castle Primary School

About Castle Primary School

Castle Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bath and North East Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 365 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Castle Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Cannings, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11162nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.

Castle Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 56 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Castle Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Castle Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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