Castle Hill Junior School

About Castle Hill Junior School

Castle Hill Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 286 pupils on roll. It is part of ASSET EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

286 / 360 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 March 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Principal

Jennifer Smith

Website

www.castlehillprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Hill Junior School?

Castle Hill Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Castle Hill Junior School have?

Castle Hill Junior School has 286 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castle Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Castle Hill Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Castle Hill Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Castle Hill Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castle Hill Junior School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Castle Hill Junior School?

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