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Castle View Academy

Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.9%
Basics 9-5
29.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.846.4
2023/2434.246.4
2024/2535.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.170.00
2023/24-0.560.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.2%
EBacc APS
3.11
EBacc 9-5
7.7%
EBacc 9-4
11.1%
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About Castle View Academy

Castle View Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 732 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Castle View Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: King Richard School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Castle View Academy

What is Castle View Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle View Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Castle View Academy's latest exam results?
Castle View Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Castle View Academy located?
Castle View Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 4QP).
How many pupils attend Castle View Academy?
Castle View Academy has around 732 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castle View Academy with other schools?
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