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Castle Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Brockworth GL3 4NU
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils read confidently and with a very good understanding, using their phonics鈥� skills when reading unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: The variety of subjects taught in the school is described by the pupils as exciting, capturing their interest and their love of learning in all areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: A new system for assessing pupils鈥� skills and understanding has recently been introduced. Teaching staff are still learning how to apply it confidently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards at the end of Year 2 and Year 6 are above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who fall behind are quickly identified for additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well at all times. They have excellent attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are supported extremely well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in the school. They understand the different types of bullying, including cyber bullying, and say incidents of poor behaviour are very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The attendance of pupils continues to be above average. The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents support the school and appreciate the involvement they have in many aspects of their children鈥檚 school experience.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel that they are kept well informed about their child鈥檚 progress. They appreciate information sessions to help them support their child at home.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a number of after-school clubs which include gymnastics, football, and homework clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have free access to activities in the classroom and they make good use of the outdoor areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve and use creative ways to engage pupils in their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils鈥� achievement is outstanding. All pupils made the progress expected of them, and many exceeded this.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are still getting used to the new system for assessing pupils' skills and understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking and feedback to pupils are supportive and pupils appreciate the comments and the chance to correct their errors before moving on.
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About Us
Castle Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 211 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 87% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 6.86% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 7 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 7 | 10.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 15 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 9.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.31% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1