The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Anstee-Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9US
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Castlewood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castlewood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castlewood Primary School?
Castlewood Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castlewood Primary School take?
Castlewood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castlewood Primary School?
Castlewood Primary School is in Horsham, RH13 9US, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castlewood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castlewood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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