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Castor CofE Primary School
Stocks Hill, Castor, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AY, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.0 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
196
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school boasts a LocaleIQ score of 68.0, indicating it performs better than 68% of schools, which reflects strong parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2024Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.8%
Asian Pakistani7.7%
Asian Other6.6%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.57226, -0.34185 · PE5 7AY
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN110824
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.castorschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Castor CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castor CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2024.
Is Castor CofE Primary School a good school?
Castor CofE Primary School scores 68.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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