The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Thomas Paddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Barrington Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwo Moors Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Tiverton High School
Secondary · 855m away
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 871m away
ACE Tiverton Special School
Free school · 1.1km away
Wilcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Blundell's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Tidcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Blundell's Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Primary School?
Castle Primary School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Primary School take?
Castle Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Primary School?
Castle Primary School is in Tiverton, EX16 6QR, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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