Carswell Community Primary School

About Carswell Community Primary School

Welcome to our lovely school! Happy together · Learning for life

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Paul Crandon

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 76 responses • 36.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.7% positive 1.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.7% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.1% positive 1.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.8% positive 6.6% negative

My child does well at this school

96.1% positive 1.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 76 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

M

Michael T

Parent Nov 25, 2022

3.0

"Some inconsistencies in quality"

While our child has generally enjoyed their time at Carswell School, we've noticed some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and support. The school's facilities are great, but we're not entirely satisfied with the way some of the children are managed.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily M

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful experience at Carswell School"

My child has thrived at Carswell School. The teachers are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on kindness and respect that the school instills in the children.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Feb 22, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and care"

We've been very happy with the education and care that our child has received at Carswell School. The school's focus on happy learning is evident in the way the children engage with their lessons and activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Laura G

Parent Jun 18, 2021

4.0

"Lovely school with a strong sense of community"

We moved away from the area, but I still keep in touch with the school and the community. The school's commitment to inclusion and diversity is impressive, and the children are clearly well cared for.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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