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Castle Hill Primary School
Castle Hill Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, while there are strengths in foundational skills, parents may want to consider the school's approach to pushing higher academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.9%
Black African19.1%
Mixed W+B African6.5%
White Other6.1%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
White Irish1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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53.59458, -2.41360 · BL2 2JT
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105150
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2023.
Is Castle Hill Primary School a good school?
Castle Hill Primary School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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