Castleway Primary School
Castleway North, Wirral, CH46 1RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castleway Primary School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 40th of 47 primary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 16 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
At Castleway, everyone is made to feel welcome. This is especially important for the number of pupils who join from other schools. It does not take long for new pupils to embrace the 'Castle Way'. The school prides itself on supporting each pupil to develop their individuality. This is evident from the self-confidence that pupils display. Relationships between pupils and staff are kind and caring. Pupils feel nurtured at this school. Children in the early years, and pupils throughout the rest of the school, are friendly and polite. They are kind to one another and respectful to visitors. The school's principles, such as friendship and respect, are apparent in the way that pupils treat one another. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic success. Most pupils, especially pupils in key stage 1 and lower key stage 2, achieve well across a broad range of subjects. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from all that the school has to offer. They enjoy trips that bring learning to life. There are opportunities for pupils to discover their wider interests and talents. For example, pupils can choose from a range of clubs including football, girls' rugby and coding. Music is an important part of school life. In Year 3 all pupils learn to play the violin. Their weekly lessons culminate in a concert for parents and carers. In addition, the school is proud of its radio station, Castlewave Radio. During lunchtime, pupil DJs select and broadcast their favourite songs.
What the school should improve
- Some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This makes it difficult for them to build on what they already know when new learning is introduced. The school should ensure that the gaps in pupils' knowledge are addressed quickly so that these pupils are ready for the next stage of their learning.
- Some pupils in key stage 1 do not have sufficient opportunities to practise the letters and sounds that they know in their writing. As a result, some of these pupils do not develop fluency in writing as quickly as they could. The school should provide regular opportunities for these pupils to practise writing utilising their phonics knowledge so that they can become confident writers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Castleway Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowe Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Eastway Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 27% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Mycroft-Armer
- Phone
- 01516772953
- Address
- Castleway North, Wirral, CH46 1RN
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 105002
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.