SchoolScoresCastle Hill Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASSET EDUCATION
Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
01473 741758 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Ipswich comparisons use the 36 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 59% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ipswich figures pool parents at the Ipswich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Suffolk average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 18 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.4% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 49th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 37th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 38th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Castle Hill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Dale Hall Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pancras Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Beeches Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Handford Hall Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Castle Hill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Castle Hill Junior School?
95% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Castle Hill Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141373.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.