Castle Hill Infant School
URN: 141372 • Ipswich IP1 6QD
Overview
- Name
- Castle Hill Infant School
- URN
- 141372
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01473741758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dryden Road, Ipswich IP1 6QD
Summary
Castle Hill Infant School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 220 pupils and a capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and celebrated. The ethos is built around the core values of Passion, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, and Equity, which guide the development of pupils both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Castle Hill is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child. The school employs a thematic approach, celebrating a castle theme that fosters a sense of belonging through house teams. Key initiatives include Forest School activities and a focus on play during lunchtime, which are integral to the children's development and well-being.
Castle Hill places high expectations on its learners, aiming to equip them with the skills and confidence needed for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, culminating in termly events that showcase students' achievements and learning experiences.
The curriculum at Castle Hill is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child. The school employs a thematic approach, celebrating a castle theme that fosters a sense of belonging through house teams. Key initiatives include Forest School activities and a focus on play during lunchtime, which are integral to the children's development and well-being.
Castle Hill places high expectations on its learners, aiming to equip them with the skills and confidence needed for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, culminating in termly events that showcase students' achievements and learning experiences.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 220
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 23.60
- Open date
- 2014-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 220 | 113 | 107 | 270 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 225 | 28.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 225 | 27.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 225 | 27.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 114 | 91 | 225 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 117 | 93 | 225 | 16.70 |
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