Headteacher's Welcome
On behalf of the staff, children and governors, I would like to welcome you to Castletown Primary School's website. As Headteacher, I certainly feel very privileged to be part of such a vibrant and welcoming school community and I am very proud to lead such a fabulous school. We have fantastic children, dedicated, hard-working staff and very supportive parents and governors. We are a school family that 'nurtures excellence, aspiration and discovery'.
My vision, as head teacher, is to continue to provide high quality education for all the children in our care recognising individual talents and ensuring that opportunities are provided so that all can reach their full potential. I will strive to ensure that every child within our school is nurtured so that they may grow to become confident, caring and compassionate young people. I believe that your child has the potential to do amazing things and that if we work together to support their learning journey, this potential can become a reality.
Our website can only give you a flavour of some of the things that happen in our school. Enjoy browsing the pages and I hope you like what you see. I would be delighted to meet you and have the privilege of showing you around our very special school. It is important that we know how parents feel about the school. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries, concerns or if there is anything I can do to support your child's learning and school life.
Mr. L. J. Duncan
Headteacher
'Don't put a limit on anything. The more you dream the farther you get.'
(Michael Phelps - Winner of 23 Olympic Gold Medals)
Keeping up-to-date
Parents and guardians can keep up-to-date via ClassDojo, but you can also see a flavour of what's happening in our school on our Facebook Page.
House Points
This week’s winner is Alnwick!
Well done to everyone in Alnwick House.
Latest 2025-2026 Events
- Start of Summer Term20Apr2026
School re-opens to children.
- Year 1 Geography Celebration21Apr2026
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Year 1 parents can join their children in the school hall from 2.30pm.
- Year 5 to visit Roker (marine exploration)22Apr2026
Visit funded by the Sir Tom Cowie Foundation.
- Year 5: Visit from Northumbria University27Apr2026
Careers workshop based around a maths problem-solving activity and a discussion around how maths is important for future careers.
- Year 6: Visit from ITV journalist27Apr2026
Tyne Tees Television news reader, Amy Lea, will visit school to talk about her career in journalism and TV. This will be a prerequisite to Year 6 visiting ‘The Word’ in South Shields to complete a work shop on TV media using Green Screen technology.
- Y5: Mini Police28Apr2026
The mounted section (horses) will visit school. Other schools will visit Castletown to learn about the role these fantastic animals do in order to keep us all safe.
- Year 5 & 6: STEM event01May2026
Northumbrian Water: The science behind water and potential career paths.
- Bank Holiday04May2026
School closed to children.
- Reception: Fire Brigade visit05May2026
Fire Brigade to visit Reception Class - ‘People who help us’ – linked to careers.
- Year 4: Handball Final05May2026
See ClassDojo for information about this event.