Castle Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent

In its own words: "Vision & Values Forest School DEVELOPING LEARNING FOR LIFE At Castle Primary and Nursery School we believe in creating an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extremely proud to lead Castle Primary School, supported by hardworking and committed staff. Our school offers children high quality learning experiences in a semi-rural setting, encouraging them to develop new skills and knowledge both in the classroom and the outdoors. We are also adept at offering all our children opportunities within performing arts, producing concerts throughout the year."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Castle Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Castle Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Castle Primary School are Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 58% maths); Thursfield Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); Kidsgrove Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 47% maths); and Knypersley First School (1.4 miles, Outstanding).

Castle Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Castle Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Learning Partnership Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Castle Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castle Primary School (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 32 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Castle Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Castle Primary School are Kidsgrove Secondary School (1.2 miles) and James Bateman Middle School (1.6 miles).