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Castle Hill Infant School

Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
270
Ages
37
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-7. While it ranks better than 51% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, specific academic performance data is limited. Overall, it appears to be a strong choice for families looking for a nurturing educational experience.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
Parent View (40 responses)
4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Progress is communicated
95%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
8% disagree
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
White Other5.5%
Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.08112, 1.14079 · IP1 6QD

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141372
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill Infant School rated by Ofsted?

Castle Hill Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.

Is Castle Hill Infant School a good school?

Castle Hill Infant School scores 50.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Castle Hill Infant School?

Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle Hill Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near IP1 6QD?

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