Castleside Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
77
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(09/03/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Moorland Crescent
Castleside
Consett
DH8 9RG
01207508237

School Description

Pupils say that they enjoy school because it is welcoming and fun. They make sure new pupils feel at home. Behaviour is good and bullying is rare in the extreme. Pupils’ manners are impeccable. Pupils know the school rules and respond to the high expectations teachers have of them. If pupils do fall out with each other, they say that teachers expect them to resolve the issue themselves. Pupils know that there will come a time when teachers will not be there to do it. Pupils love earning house points and trying to win the weekly competition. Pupils appreciate the ‘zones of regulation’ in each class. They record how they feel every morning. Pupils know that if they use the ‘worry box’, someone will talk to them and help. Mental health and well-being are very important in school. Pupils know how to stay safe. Music is part of the school’s DNA. Pupils speak proudly of the musical instruments they play. These include trumpet, violin, piano and keyboard. Many take part in the choir that performs to a high standard in venues across the region.

Castleside Primary School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“A wonderful school”

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"> Following the retirement of several teachers two years ago, this school has undergone many changes - all of which have had a huge positive impact on the school. Staff are hard-working, nurturing and have hit the ground running under the guidance of the new headteacher and new deputy head. I would recommend this school without a hint of hesitation.
“Attention Ofsted”

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"> This school has exceptional motivated teachers who appear to generally care about the children overall well being and recognise the importance this has on a child's learning. Unfortunately, in my experience, the current identified SEN co-ordinator appears to lack priority in communication to parents regarding on-going plans and updates around their child's support. I feel that this is partially due to this role being shared with the head teachers role. I would not recommend this school for any child with additional SEN needs.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>86, "strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>67, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 11-03-2022

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