Castle Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11365 pupils

Castle Primary School, Newlands Road, Keynsham, BS31 2TSWebsite01179864489

Good365 pupilsAges 2–11

Investor in Pupils (Accredited)Rights Respecting Schools Award (Gold)(2025)

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Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils365

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Pupils365

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

365 / 420 (87%)

Head Teacher

Mr Chris Cannings

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health23 pupils (38%)

Speech, Language & Communication13 pupils (21%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (18%)

Other5 pupils (8%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (8%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 16

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils365

Free school meals 25.8%

English as additional language 8.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British75.6%

Unclassified6.3%

White Other4.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.8%

Indian2.5%

Mixed Other2.2%

Mixed White & African1.9%

Black African1.1%

Other0.5%

Black Other0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Black Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,125

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,275 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,098

Support staff£1,030

Premises£217

Energy£116

Learning resources£289

Income per pupil£6,432

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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