Castle Primary School
URN: 109081 • Bristol BS31 2TS
Overview
- Name
- Castle Primary School
- URN
- 109081
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Cannings (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Newlands Road, Bristol BS31 2TS
Summary
Castle Primary School is a community school located in Bristol, serving a mixed-gender population of 301 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive and learn, guided by their motto, “Thrive & Learn.” The ethos emphasizes high expectations in learning, self-regulation, and the promotion of positive behaviour, alongside a focus on attendance and punctuality.
The curriculum at Castle Primary is broad and designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills. It includes a strong emphasis on literacy, vocabulary development, and climate change education, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also values diversity and encourages a supportive partnership with parents to enhance the educational experience.
Castle Primary School operates a pre-school for children aged 3 and 4, fostering a stimulating learning environment. The school actively engages with the local community, welcoming families from Keynsham and beyond, and offers opportunities for tours and open days for prospective parents.
The curriculum at Castle Primary is broad and designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills. It includes a strong emphasis on literacy, vocabulary development, and climate change education, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also values diversity and encourages a supportive partnership with parents to enhance the educational experience.
Castle Primary School operates a pre-school for children aged 3 and 4, fostering a stimulating learning environment. The school actively engages with the local community, welcoming families from Keynsham and beyond, and offers opportunities for tours and open days for prospective parents.
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Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 301
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 139
- FSM %
- 36.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 301 | 162 | 139 | 420 | 36.40 |
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