Castlewood Primary School

About Castlewood Primary School

Castlewood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Castlewood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Anstee-Brown, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3096th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 35 in Horsham.

Castlewood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 30 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Castlewood Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, Castlewood 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.

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