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Castlewood Primary School

Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9US, West Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.2 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school achieves 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by its above-average performance, though the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively modest at 17%. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 4-11.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 20 March 2013Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & 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%.72%Top 31% 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 British86.8%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.03042, -0.34272 · RH13 9US

School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN131130
School typeCommunity school

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

Castlewood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2013.

Is Castlewood Primary School a good school?

Castlewood Primary School scores 70.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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