The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 393
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Justin Bartlett (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
Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortchester Community School
Secondary · 403m away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 826m away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 882m away
The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Castle View Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Northern Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Northern Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Red Barn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Primary School?
Castle Primary School currently has 393 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 Fareham, PO16 9QQ, in the Hampshire 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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