Castle Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Castle Primary School
Address: Castle Street, Portchester
Town/City: Fareham
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO16 9QQ
Telephone Number: 02 3923 5324
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Angela Thomas
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 384 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.9%

Location and administration

URN: 116083
DfE Number: 850/2395
UKPRN: 10069573
UPRN: 100062408583
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Fareham (E07000087)
Constituency: Fareham and Waterlooville (E14001233)
Electoral Ward: Portchester Castle (E05015672)

Easting & Northing: 461981E, 105129N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 34.84" N 1° 7' 15.34" W
Plus Code: 9C2WRVVH+6J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Justin Bartlett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Eleanor Cruddas - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Farlow - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Hodgson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Miss Hannah Johnstone - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Ms Caroline Lopez - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Adam Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Stokes - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Angela Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Wiltshire - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 11 May 2029.