The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Huw Rose
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Keswick Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castle View Primary Academy?
Castle View Primary Academy currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle View Primary Academy take?
Castle View Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle View Primary Academy?
Castle View Primary Academy is in Lancaster, LA1 3LE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle View Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle View Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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