The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Kann (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
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Middle Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBooker Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 510m away
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire
Independent · 866m away
Chiltern Wood School
Special school · 958m away
Oakridge School
Primary · 980m away
Kite Ridge School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Cressex Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chepping View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Millbrook Combined School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castlefield School's Ofsted rating?
Castlefield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castlefield School?
Castlefield School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castlefield School take?
Castlefield School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castlefield School?
Castlefield School is in High Wycombe, HP12 3LE, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castlefield School have a sixth form?
No, Castlefield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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