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Castle Primary School
Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9QQ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.0 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. The school also boasts a strong LocaleIQ score of 83.0, indicating it outperforms 83% of schools in the area. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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50.84238, -1.12106 · PO16 9QQ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116083
School typeCommunity 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 12 March 2024.
Is Castle Primary School a good school?
Castle Primary School scores 83.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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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