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Castleton Primary School
Hillcrest Road, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2QD, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
335
Capacity
350
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school has room for growth, particularly in achieving higher standards, as evidenced by 0% of students reaching the higher benchmark in KS2 assessments. However, it performs better than 74% of schools in the expected combined reading, writing, and maths scores, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction and engagement may be a key area to explore further, given the limited overall performance metrics available.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 British49.0%
Asian Pakistani17.9%
Black African10.7%
Asian Other6.9%
Mixed Other5.4%
White Other3.0%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.59151, -2.17314 · OL11 2QD
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105765
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castleton Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2023.
Is Castleton Primary School a good school?
Castleton Primary School scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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