Castlewood Primary School
Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9USOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castlewood Primary School is a primary school in Horsham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 5th of 26 primary schools in Horsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
Leaders are determined that by the time pupils leave Castlewood, they will be 'world ready'. This ambition is realised through a school-wide culture of high expectations in terms of pupils' learning, behaviour and character development. As a result, pupils achieve well and show resilience with their learning. Parents and carers appreciate this culture, with one saying, 'The exceptional teaching inspires my child, not only to reach their potential but also to foster an understanding of the world around them, enhancing their overall well-being.' Pupils behave extremely well. They work hard in their lessons and are polite and respectful. Pupils are well looked after and safe at school. They are not concerned about bullying because they know that it is rare and that, when it does occur, it is swiftly and effectively dealt with. The 'heart, brain and soul' learning powers are valued by pupils and motivate them. They take great pride in being awarded points that lead to certificates in celebration assemblies. Pupils also enjoy being members of their castle houses and the resulting relationships they build across year groups. The Year 6 house captains take their responsibilities seriously. These include leading interesting and informative house assemblies and launching exciting competitions.
What the school should improve
- In the English curriculum, a clear progression of grammar and vocabulary has only recently been implemented. As a result, pupils' writing is not yet as strong as it could be. Leaders should continue to support teachers in embedding this work to strengthen pupils' writing further.
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have only recently determined the progression of essential concepts and vocabulary that pupils need to learn. This means that some pupils are not able to explicitly make links between previous and current learning. Subject leaders should continue with this work to ensure that pupils accumulate the necessary knowledge and skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Castlewood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Southwater Infant Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Barns Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 89% 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
- Mrs Kirsty Anstee-Brown
- Phone
- 01403734822
- Address
- Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9US
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 131130
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.