The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 365
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Cannings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Castle Primary School, Newlands Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2TS
Town setting
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Broadlands School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lift Broadlands
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Wellsway School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Chandag Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
IKB Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Primary School?
Castle Primary School currently has 365 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Primary School?
Castle Primary School is in Bristol, BS31 2TS, in the Bath and North East Somerset 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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