How many pupils does Castle Hill Infant School have?

Castle Hill Infant School has 220 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Castle Hill Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle Hill Infant School is part of ASSET EDUCATION.

Where is Castle Hill Infant School?

Castle Hill Infant School is located at Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD.

Castle Hill Infant School

Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

220

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Castle Hill Infant School

Castle Hill Infant School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 220 pupils on roll. It is part of ASSET EDUCATION. 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 220 / 270 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.3%

Free school meals

15.9%

EAL

15.4%

SEN support

10.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

16.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.89

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

20.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£44,689

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,080 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.39

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,186

Spend per pupil

£7,932

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD
Phone: 01473741758
Head Teacher: Jennifer Smith
Website: www.castlehillprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Hill Infant School?: Castle Hill Infant School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Castle Hill Infant School have?: Castle Hill Infant School has 220 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Castle Hill Infant School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castle Hill Infant School is part of ASSET EDUCATION.
Where is Castle Hill Infant School?: Castle Hill Infant School is located at Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD.

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