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Redcastle Family School
St Martin's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.2 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
269
Capacity
244
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached the higher benchmark. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but limited data on other performance metrics may warrant further exploration.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
White Other24.5%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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52.41114, 0.73643 · IP24 3PU
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120905
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.redcastleschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Redcastle Family School rated by Ofsted?
Redcastle Family School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Redcastle Family School a good school?
Redcastle Family School scores 48.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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