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Castleton Primary School
38 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2DA, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
48
Capacity
56
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance and high parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none reached this level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with notable strengths in parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 (28 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Black Other2.1%
White Other2.1%
Location
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54.46352, -0.94179 · YO21 2DA
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144680
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castleton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Castleton Primary School a good school?
Castleton Primary School scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Castleton Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castleton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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