38 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2DA
10 simple reasons to choose Castleton Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Castleton, Whitby.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Castleton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Whitby and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 23 pupils per class and 18.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near Castleton Primary School
State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Loftus (6.2 miles); Skelton Primary School (7 miles); Whitecliffe Academy (7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Fyling Hall School (19.6 miles); Yarm School (20.1 miles); Red House School (21.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Nunthorpe Academy (13.6 miles); Sacred Heart Secondary Catholic Voluntary Academy (17.8 miles); Acklam Grange School (21.5 miles).