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Castle View Primary School
School Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.8 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
119
Capacity
150
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 86% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is above the national average, there is room for improvement, particularly as none reached the higher standard. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for families seeking a supportive environment despite the need for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% 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 |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Location
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53.14032, -1.54518 · DE4 3DS
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143968
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castleviewmatlock.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle View Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castle View Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Castle View Primary School a good school?
Castle View Primary School scores 12.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 View Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle View Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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