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Castletown Primary School

Grange Road, Castletown, Castletown Primary School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3EQ, Sunderland


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
367
Capacity
450
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school serves a community of 367 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it outperforms 67% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 March 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.76%Top 21% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.9%Top 41% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other4.1%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.91480, -1.44454 · SR5 3EQ

School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108792
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Castletown Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Castletown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.

Is Castletown Primary School a good school?

Castletown Primary School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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