Ark Castledown Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11396 pupils

Priory Road, TN34 3QTWebsite01424444046

Good396 pupilsAges 2–11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

396 / 480 (83%)

Head Teacher

Miss Rebecca Stewart

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 75%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.4%vs 7.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support20.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication44 pupils (47%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health20 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder13 pupils (14%)

Other6 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)30

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils396

Free school meals55.3%

English as additional language24.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British64.6%

White Other10.6%

Indian5.8%

Black African4.0%

Asian Other3.3%

Unclassified3.0%

Mixed Other2.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Other1.3%

Chinese1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Black Caribbean0.8%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Black Other0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Trust Performance

Ark Schools

KS4

Attainment 846.6

Progress 80.19

EBacc entry64.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,913

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,487 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,537

Support staff£1,598

Premises£166

Energy£87

Learning resources£246

Income per pupil£6,299

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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