Castlefields Primary School, Bridgnorth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Castlefields is a warm, inclusive school where children thrive both academically and personally. Your child will benefit from excellent behaviour standards, caring staff who know them well, and a curriculum enriched with local experiences like visits to Bridgnorth Castle and the Anderson shelter. The school supports all pupils to succeed, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance - pupils are kind, respectful and treat each other with care; attendance is above national figures
- Strong achievement - Year 6 attainment is consistently above national figures and pupils are well-prepared for secondary school
- Inclusive approach - all pupils feel valued and supported; leaders ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make good progress
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively managed and pupils feel safe
- Caring pastoral support - warm relationships with staff help pupils manage emotions and develop resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency in teaching adjustments across all subjects - some pupils' needs are not being supported consistently in certain subjects
- Activity choices in early years and some younger year groups - not all activities help pupils build on prior knowledge effectively
- Further development needed in some outdoor early years provision
- Leadership checks do not always pinpoint where improvements are needed in subjects other than reading, writing and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, sign language club, cooking club, school council, trust parliament, eco-council activities including potato growing and litter picks, woodland area learning
Castlefields Primary School is a well-led primary school where pupils achieve well and behave impeccably. Leaders have created an inclusive, safe environment where all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, are supported to thrive.
At a Glance
4.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 93%. Maths has improved from 90% to 97%. Writing has improved from 83% to 93%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
226 pupils
210 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bridgnorth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bridgnorth
Admissions Demand - Shropshire
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,667
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Shropshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.48482%
Overall absence
4.3956%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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