Castleview Primary School
99%
Capacity
477
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Castleview Primary School
Castleview Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 477 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castleview Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Austin, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 26 in Slough.
Castleview Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
Castleview Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Castleview Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Castleview Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | None |
| Address | Woodstock Avenue, Slough, Slough, SL3 7LJ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Austin |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 477 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 477 / 480 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1771st of 13,686
Nationally
239th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
107
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodstock Avenue, Slough
Slough, SL3 7LJ
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