Castlethorpe First School, milton keynes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Castlethorpe First School excels at teaching reading from day one, with expert phonics instruction and engaging books that hook children's imaginations. The ambitious curriculum is delivered with real enthusiasm by knowledgeable teachers who support every child to succeed, including those with additional needs. Children thrive in this kind, inclusive school where behaviour is exemplary and they develop strong character through a rich range of enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early reading provision with high quality phonics teaching and carefully chosen books that engage pupils' interests
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum delivered expertly by staff with strong subject knowledge, ensuring all pupils progress extremely well
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school due to very clear, consistently applied expectations
- Outstanding personal development through trips, guest visitors, music, dance and forest school activities that celebrate children's talents
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those who need extra help, ensuring all pupils become confident learners
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
After school provision, music, dance, forest school activities, guest speakers, visits to castles and museums and the zoo
Castlethorpe First School is an outstanding infant school where pupils arrive each day with enthusiasm and feel extremely safe. The school's values of 'inspiring learners, growing together' create an exceptionally nurturing environment that develops children's independence, confidence and academic success.
At a Glance
20.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
39 pupils
45 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - milton keynes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for milton keynes
Admissions Demand - Milton Keynes
Places available
4,135
Applications
3,410
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Milton Keynes (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.69497%
Overall absence
15.78947%
Persistent absence
19
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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