Castletown Primary School
URN: 108792 • Sunderland SR5 3EQ
Overview
- Name
- Castletown Primary School
- URN
- 108792
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Duncan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915497777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Road, Sunderland SR5 3EQ
Summary
Castletown Primary School is a community school located in Sunderland, accommodating 367 pupils with a capacity of 450. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that encourages excellence, aspiration, and discovery among its students. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr. L. J. Duncan, emphasizes the importance of individual talents and aims to provide high-quality education tailored to each child's potential.
The curriculum at Castletown Primary is designed to support a wide range of learning needs, incorporating foundational subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a variety of enrichment activities. The school is committed to promoting wellbeing and pastoral care, ensuring that students feel supported in their learning journey. Additional resources, including Pupil Premium and Sports Funding, are available to enhance educational opportunities for all pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Castletown Primary, with strong links to parents and local organisations. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to participate actively in their children's education, fostering a collaborative approach to learning and development.
The curriculum at Castletown Primary is designed to support a wide range of learning needs, incorporating foundational subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a variety of enrichment activities. The school is committed to promoting wellbeing and pastoral care, ensuring that students feel supported in their learning journey. Additional resources, including Pupil Premium and Sports Funding, are available to enhance educational opportunities for all pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Castletown Primary, with strong links to parents and local organisations. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to participate actively in their children's education, fostering a collaborative approach to learning and development.
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 367
- Boys
- 184
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 367 | 184 | 183 | 450 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 372 | 190 | 182 | 450 | 28.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 378 | 201 | 177 | 450 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 378 | 201 | 177 | 450 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 387 | 198 | 189 | 378 | 28.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 401 | 200 | 201 | 378 | 23.30 |
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