Castleton Primary School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Community school
Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QD 01706631858 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils335
OfstedRequires Improvement
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)55%
FSM29%
RegionRochdale
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
55%
KS2 combined results are below the national average of 60%.
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
55% -5pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
74% +1pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
61% -10pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
84% +11pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
84% +14pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
77% -4pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading74%23%104
Writing61%6%
Maths84%16%104
Grammar / Spelling84%45%107
Science77%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 15/11/2023
Requires Improvement
Grade 3
15/11/2023
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
329 pupils / 420 capacity
329
Pupils on Roll
420
Capacity
78%
% Filled
91
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
29.0
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
23.0
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
17.3
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
1
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2531%52%55%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.