Latest inspection March 2024
Castle Primary School
Fareham
Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9QQ, PO16 9QQ
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Inspected March 2024
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · March 2024
Castle Primary School is a welcoming environment where pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and achieve above-average outcomes in reading and mathematics. Inspectors found that pupils are enthusiastic learners who benefit from an exceptional personal development programme and high staff expectations.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes across the school.
- Outstanding early years provision that gives children a strong start.
- Comprehensive and varied extra-curricular offer including sailing and sign language.
Things parents should investigate
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- Progress of the most disadvantaged pupils, as some are not yet achieving as highly as they could.
- The consistency of teaching adaptations specifically aimed at meeting the needs of disadvantaged learners.
- The ongoing implementation and monitoring of new curriculum approaches designed to improve outcomes for all groups.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Leadership
Leaders and governors prioritize the school’s vision and values while remaining mindful of staff workload through initiatives like the 'guardian angel' scheme.
Inspection highlights
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Academics & Attendance
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Published by the Department for Education in the national school performance tables. Figures are shown exactly as published, per academic year, and are never adjusted or estimated.
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Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
Data not currently available.
Absence rate
Data not currently available.
Persistent absence
Data not currently available.
Published by the Department for Education.
SEND & inclusion
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- Inspection date
- March 2024
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