SchoolScoresCastledyke Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Castledyke West, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5AW
01652 632455 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 July 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Barton-upon-Humber comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Barton-upon-Humber | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 68% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 95% | 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. Barton-upon-Humber figures pool parents at the Barton-upon-Humber 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
25 pupils in this year group.
40% — 22 points below the North Lincolnshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 48% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 North Lincolnshire. 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.2% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 15.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 17.0%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowmandale Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Junior Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Infant Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- South Ferriby Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Harrison CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Castledyke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castledyke Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2024.
How did Castledyke Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Castledyke Primary School?
97% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Castledyke Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Castledyke Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Castledyke Primary School as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 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 117967.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.