SchoolScoresCastle Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Castle Primary School, Newlands Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2TS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 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 | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 25th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 88 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 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. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol 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
38 pupils in this year group.
53% — 10 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 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 Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 88 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 61st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 71st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 129th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 143rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 105th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 96th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 125th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 92nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 93rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 153rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 167th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 15.8%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Keyna Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chandag Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Two Rivers CofE Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waycroft Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saltford CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitchurch Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longwell Green Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did Castle Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Castle Primary School?
97% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Castle Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Castle Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Castle Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146952.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.