• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Schoolsmith

Schoolsmith

Schoolsmith. For parents choosing a school for their children. What to look for. Find a school. Compare

  • Home
  • What to look for
    • Type of school
    • School results and achievements
    • Breadth of education
    • Quality of teaching
    • School facilities
    • School look and feel
  • Find a school
  • Ask Schoolsmith
  • About
    • The Schoolsmith Score
    • School reviews FAQs
  • Show Search
Hide Search

Castor Church of England Primary School, Peterborough PE5

Stocks Hill, Castor, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE5 7AY

Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough PE5

10 simple reasons to choose Castor Church of England Primary School

State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Castor, Peterborough.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Castor Church of England Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Peterborough and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 31.2 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.

Find another school near Castor Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

The Peterborough School, Preparatory School (4.1 miles); Stamford Junior School (8.7 miles); Copthill School (11.4 miles).

State Primary Schools

John Clare Primary School (5.1 miles); The King's (The Cathedral) School, Peterborough, Junior dept (5.3 miles); Fulbridge Academy (5.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Peterborough School (4.1 miles); Stamford High School (8.6 miles); Stamford School (9.4 miles).

State Senior Schools

The King's (The Cathedral) School (5.3 miles); City of Peterborough Academy (6.2 miles); Arthur Mellows Village College (6.2 miles).

Your school compare list

Add current school

Compare Clear

Something not quite right with this profile?

Profile Feedback

Be better informed about schools

I'll send my articles to your inbox as soon as they're written.

No charge. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Follow Schoolsmith on social media

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • E-mail
Privacy & Cookies; This site uses cookies. By continuing to use the website you consent to their use. To find out more, see here; Cookies Policy

Copyright © 2017 - 2022 Schoolsmith Ltd
Registered in England: 10230529
Registered Address: Courthill House Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AJ

  • Schools
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
  • Website terms & conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Copyright
  • Trademarks