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Castle Mead School
Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
376
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is relatively low at 6%, the overall environment appears supportive, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 41% of schools. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere for children aged 2-11, although data on specific strengths or weaknesses beyond the KS2 results is limited.
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Last inspected: 7 March 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other9.3%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.31673, -2.18063 · BA14 6GD
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN140223
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.castlemead.wilts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Mead School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Mead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Castle Mead School a good school?
Castle Mead School scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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