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Castle View Academy
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4QP, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
732
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 93% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 47% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 17% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.6 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Black African4.4%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.84959, -1.11229 · PO6 4QP
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN145372
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle View Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle View Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Castle View Academy a good school?
Castle View Academy scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Castle View Academy in GCSEs?
Castle View Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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