The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 28.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Mr Andy Dyall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmestow School, A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Smestow School
Secondary · Very close
Smestow Academy
Secondary · Very close
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Primary · 427m away
Westacre Infant School
Primary · 837m away
Uplands Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aurora Cedars School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castlecroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castlecroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castlecroft Primary School?
Castlecroft Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castlecroft Primary School take?
Castlecroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castlecroft Primary School?
Castlecroft Primary School is in Wolverhampton, WV3 8HS, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castlecroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castlecroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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