The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 646
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr John Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Fort Hill Community School
Secondary · 488m away
Winklebury Infant School
Primary · 784m away
Winklebury Junior School
Primary · 828m away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Saxon Wood School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Limington House School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill Primary School?
Castle Hill Primary School currently has 646 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill Primary School take?
Castle Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill Primary School?
Castle Hill Primary School is in Basingstoke, RG23 8BN, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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