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Castle Hill Junior School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
286
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. The school serves a community of 286 pupils and is better than 37% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British68.2%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.08112, 1.14079 · IP1 6QD
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141373
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.castlehillprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hill Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Castle Hill Junior School a good school?
Castle Hill Junior School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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