The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 376
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Larkham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mead Community Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Paxcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Larkrise School
Special school · 1.2km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
West Ashton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Mead School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Mead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Mead School?
Castle Mead School currently has 376 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Mead School take?
Castle Mead School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Mead School?
Castle Mead School is in Trowbridge, BA14 6GD, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Mead School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Mead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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