Castle Primary School
67%
Capacity
80
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Castle Primary School
Castle Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 80 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castle Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Dakin, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 676th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Castle Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 15 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Castle Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Castle Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Castle Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mow Cop Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4NE |
| Headteacher | Sally Dakin |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 80 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 80 / 120 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
676th of 13,686
Nationally
63rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
2nd of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mow Cop Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4NE
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