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Castle Cary Community Primary School
Park Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
194
Capacity
236
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well compared to the national average, placing it in the top 41% of schools. However, it received an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" in December 2021, indicating that there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction levels and community involvement may also be worth exploring, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 9.7, which suggests it is better than only 10% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other3.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.08656, -2.51568 · BA7 7EH
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150285
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Cary Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Cary Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2021.
Is Castle Cary Community Primary School a good school?
Castle Cary Community Primary School scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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