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Castle Primary School
Barrington Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QR, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
287
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in providing quality education. While KS2 results show that 44% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this performance places the school in the top 89% nationally, indicating strong outcomes relative to other schools. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 21 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other12.9%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.90585, -3.48385 · EX16 6QR
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113340
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.castletiverton.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2023.
Is Castle Primary School a good school?
Castle Primary School scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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