Castle Hill Junior School
URN: 141373 • Ipswich IP1 6QD
Overview
- Name
- Castle Hill Junior School
- URN
- 141373
- 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
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Smith (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01473741758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dryden Road, Ipswich IP1 6QD
Summary
Castle Hill Junior School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 286 pupils, operating below its capacity of 360. The school prides itself on 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, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are active members of the school community.
The curriculum at Castle Hill is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child. Key drivers of the curriculum include 'Nurture', 'Engage', 'Inspire', and 'Achieve', ensuring that pupils are happy, healthy, and ready to learn. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including Forest School sessions, which enhance social and emotional development.
Castle Hill Junior School also encourages a sense of belonging through its house system, where pupils participate in various roles and activities. The school community is committed to continuous improvement and high expectations, aiming to transform the life chances of its students. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Castle Hill is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child. Key drivers of the curriculum include 'Nurture', 'Engage', 'Inspire', and 'Achieve', ensuring that pupils are happy, healthy, and ready to learn. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including Forest School sessions, which enhance social and emotional development.
Castle Hill Junior School also encourages a sense of belonging through its house system, where pupils participate in various roles and activities. The school community is committed to continuous improvement and high expectations, aiming to transform the life chances of its students. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Student Portal (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 286
- Boys
- 149
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- 2014-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 286 | 149 | 137 | 360 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 289 | 154 | 135 | 378 | 33.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 163 | 149 | 378 | 29.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 163 | 149 | 378 | 29.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 316 | 163 | 153 | 300 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 320 | 175 | 145 | 300 | 23.40 |
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