Castlewood Primary School
Community primary school in Horsham (West Sussex).
KS2 RWM expected
72%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
90%
▲ 15pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
90%
▲ 16pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
90%
▲ 18pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
96.7%
▲ 2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
19.9
▼ 0.8 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
2.9%
▼ 22pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
98%
205 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Castlewood we aim at all times to set high standards in teaching and learning. We offer a rich and exciting curriculum that enables all pupils to achieve and find delight in their Primary School journey.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Book Club
- Boxing
- Chess
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
- Photography
and 9 more
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 131130
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1997
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Storer | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Roger Wells | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Danni Tresadern | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Georgina Masters | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Rebecca Bull | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Anita Charman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ioana Mellers | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Malcolm Munro | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Edlene Whitman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lucinda Exwood | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kirstie Anstee-Brown | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2073 |
| Mr Martin Forsyth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Mary Page Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Claudine Allen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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