Castleton CofE Primary School, based in Hope Valley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Castleton CofE Primary School currently has around 16 pupils on roll, which is about 36% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 37.5% boys and 62.5% girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 29.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 75%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Back Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WE
Website: www.castletonschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01433620630
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jayne Jackson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112807

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 44
Number of Pupils: 16
Number of Boys: 6
Number of Girls: 10

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 29.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 75% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.80%15
Other White6.30%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
68%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
108.2
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hope Primary School
Edale Road , Hope S33 6ZF
- not rated 2,416 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bradwell Junior School
Hugh Lane , Bradwell S33 9JB
- not rated 2,958 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bradwell Junior School
Hugh Lane , Bradwell S33 9JB
1out of 4 2,960 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hope Valley College
Castleton Road , S33 6SD
3out of 4 1,782 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hope Valley College
Castleton Road , Hope S33 6SD
- not rated 1,866 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope Valley College
Castleton Road , Hope S33 6SD
- not rated 1,866 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.