# Castle Hill Junior School — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Jennifer Smith

## Contact

- **Address:** Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
- **Phone:** 01473 741758
- **Website:** https://www.castlehillprimary.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/castle-hill-junior-school-16182

## About

Castle Hill is a proudly inclusive school that nurtures the whole child, developing pupils socially, emotionally and culturally. The school has a strong focus on developing pupils' PASSION, RESILIENCE, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EQUITY. It offers a wide range of play opportunities and has a diverse Forest School site.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best School Ever!: I am so impressed with Castle Hill Junior School. The teachers are fantastic, the facilities are amazing, and the values they teach are truly inspiring. My child has grown so much since joining the school and I couldn't be prouder of them. *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings: We've had a mixed experience at Castle Hill Junior School. The school has some great facilities and programs, such as the Forest School and the sports teams. However, we've had some concerns about the communication between teachers and parents. Overall, it's been a decent experience. *(Apr 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School: Castle Hill Junior School is an exceptional school that truly cares about its pupils. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the support for pupils with special needs is outstanding. We feel so lucky to have found this school. *(Feb 2021)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience: We had a fantastic experience at Castle Hill Junior School. The Forest School program was a highlight for our child, and we loved the emphasis on nurturing and engaging learners. We've recommended the school to all our friends. *(Jun 2020)*

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