How many pupils does Castle Mead School have?

Castle Mead School has 376 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castle Mead School's Ofsted rating?

Castle Mead School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

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

60% of pupils at Castle Mead School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castle Mead School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle Mead School is part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Castle Mead School?

Castle Mead School is located at Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD.

Castle Mead School

Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

376

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Castle Mead School

Castle Mead School is an academy sponsor led in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 376 pupils on roll. It is part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 376 / 420 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

26.9%

Free school meals

19.9%

EAL

13.6%

SEN support

22.6%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

11.7%

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.

19.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

21.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

£42,403

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,408 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.7

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.3 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.

£8,030

Spend per pupil

£8,635

Income per pupil

48%

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: Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD
Phone: 01225768641
Head Teacher: Emma Larkham
Website: www.castlemead.wilts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Mead School?: Castle Mead School is an academy sponsor led in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Castle Mead School have?: Castle Mead School has 376 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Castle Mead School's Ofsted rating?: Castle Mead School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does Castle Mead School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Castle Mead School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Castle Mead School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castle Mead School is part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Castle Mead School?: Castle Mead School is located at Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD.

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