Castle Primary School
80%
Capacity
140
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Castle Primary School
Castle Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castle Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Morton, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12746th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 122nd out of 134 in Somerset.
Castle Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Castle Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 7 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 Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Castle Street, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RE |
| Headteacher | Steve Morton |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.8% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 175 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12746th of 13,686
Nationally
1339th of 1,469
In South West
122nd of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
38%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed16
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castle Street, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Somerset, TA14 6RE
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