Castle Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
411
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/05/2018)
Full Report - All Reports
63%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Castle Street
Portchester
Fareham
PO16 9QQ
02392375324

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have the highest aspirations for all your pupils and have gained the full support of your staff. Staff are proud to work at Castle Primary. You, together with your proficient deputy, have worked successfully to develop the skills of school leaders. They are knowledgeable about their areas of responsibility and have taken effective action to improve performance further. Leaders have strengthened the skills of all staff by providing high-quality training, coaching and support. It is clear to see that strong, collaborative leadership is providing the capacity for the school to improve further still. Children get off to a good start in the early years. They engage enthusiastically in the activities and learning experiences on offer. For example, during my visits to classes, I observed a group of children building bridges, linked to the story ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’. They were independently considering the most suitable resources for building a strong structure to support a toy goat. They made their choices confidently, their critical thinking skills effectively encouraged by the highly skilled teaching. The previous inspection report highlighted the school’s many strengths including strong relationships, effective leadership and supportive partnerships with parents and carers. You have maintained these strengths. Many parents and carers commented on how happy their children are at Castle Primary. They appreciate how approachable the staff are and the caring nature of the school. As one parent wrote: ‘All teachers and staff really care about the well-being of the children in this school, nothing is too much trouble.’ Pupils told me how much they enjoy attending Castle Primary. They relish many aspects of school life including trips and the wide range of clubs. At the last inspection, leaders were asked to improve the rate of pupils’ progress, particularly in writing. You have taken effective action to address this. In Year 6, in 2017, the progress that pupils made in writing was above the national average. You were also asked to provide more varied learning opportunities for pupils. The wellplanned curriculum is now a strength of the school. It encourages a love of learning across a wide range of subjects. There are many extra-curricular activities, including residential trips and the recent construction of a Celtic round house in the school grounds. These effectively stimulate pupils’ interests and widen their experiences. You ensure that these high-quality experiences are used to improve outcomes in the classrooms. As one parent commented: ‘The school has a strong leadership team who strive to find ways to enhance the children’s enjoyment of learning through trips, outside visitors and topics in class.’ Leaders have ensured that the school is extremely inclusive. Staff are well trained and highly skilled. As a result, a high number of pupils with complex needs join the school. This includes pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Leaders acknowledge that this can have an adverse effect on published performance information. You remain committed, however, that every pupil should be given every opportunity to enable them to thrive at Castle Primary, academically, emotionally and socially. Your inclusive practice benefits all pupils. They have a strong understanding of equality and respect for others. Governance of the school is strategic and strong. Governors hold leaders robustly to account for the progress that pupils make. They share your accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas that require further work. Leaders’ self-evaluation is honest and reflective. You recognise there is still work to do to ensure that teachers routinely challenge the most able pupils across the school. We also agreed that pupils of all abilities should have opportunities to practise their reasoning skills in mathematics. Safeguarding is effective. School leaders and governors fulfil their statutory safeguarding duties well. They have ensured that staff are trained regularly and that a culture of vigilance permeates the school. All pupils, including the most vulnerable pupils, are well supported. Policies and procedures are fit for purpose and day-to-day routines are secure. Records, including the single central record of checks on adults’ suitability to work and volunteer at the school, are diligently maintained and stored securely. You work successfully with local agencies to be sure that the needs of pupils and their families are addressed effectively. Governors regularly check that the school’s safeguarding processes remain robust.

Castle Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>62, "strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>84, "no"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 86 responses up to 20-03-2024

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