Castle Primary School
URN: 113340 • Tiverton EX16 6QR
Overview
- Name
- Castle Primary School
- URN
- 113340
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Noble (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01884253398
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrington Street, Tiverton EX16 6QR
Summary
Castle Primary School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Tiverton, Devon, with a current enrolment of 287 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school operates with a strong ethos centred around its motto, “Adventure together; Learn forever.” This reflects its commitment to providing a varied and challenging curriculum that promotes consideration, aspiration, self-sufficiency, teamwork, lifelong learning, and excellence, particularly in English and Mathematics.
The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with free breakfast bagels available from 8:35 AM. Castle Primary School places a strong emphasis on attendance, with overall rates showing a commitment to student engagement across all year groups. The school also actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, offering opportunities for visits and open days for prospective families.
With 33.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Castle Primary School is dedicated to supporting all students in their educational journey, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with free breakfast bagels available from 8:35 AM. Castle Primary School places a strong emphasis on attendance, with overall rates showing a commitment to student engagement across all year groups. The school also actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, offering opportunities for visits and open days for prospective families.
With 33.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Castle Primary School is dedicated to supporting all students in their educational journey, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governor Induction Information (governance)
- Governor Zone (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Medical Absence Advice (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Online Safety Newsletter -July 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - May 2025 (download)
- Press Release - July 2025 (download)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 287 | 141 | 146 | 420 | 33.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 295 | 146 | 149 | 420 | 36.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 309 | 163 | 146 | 420 | 32.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 309 | 163 | 146 | 420 | 32.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 306 | 166 | 140 | 420 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 320 | 168 | 152 | 420 | 22.20 |
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