Caston Church of England Primary Academy
About Caston Church of England Primary Academy
Caston Church of England Primary Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections, including the full graded inspection in 2023. The school’s exam results for 2023/24 tell a more mixed story. In Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is well below the Norfolk local authority average of 52%. However, individual subjects paint a different picture: 73% met the expected standard in maths, where the average score was 102, and 55% did so in reading, with an average score of 101. Writing was the weakest area, with just 36% reaching the expected level. No pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing or maths combined, and only 9% did so in reading alone. These figures place the school in the bottom 50 nationally for its combined score, ranking 34th out of 43 primary schools in Breckland.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: caston.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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