Castletown Primary School

Castletown Primary School headteacher Lee Duncan and pupils give a thumbs up to their Ofsted report.

Headteacher's pride in pupils and staff as Ofsted issue this verdict

What a show it was at the school 9 years ago and we would love to hear from you if you took part.

11 photos from the Castletown Primary production of Lion King in 2017

Artist Gemma Lynas with Castletown Primary pupils Olivia, Alice, Tommy, Sienna, Everley, Oliver, Luna and Holly.

Children create giant mural to shine a light on their school and city

AESC staff join pupils in the regenerated wildlife garden.

Super excitement as AESC volunteers bring school grounds back to life

MP Sharon Hodgson with children from Castletown Primary School holding some of the letters they had wrote.

Children create community postbox and write to MP as part of jubilee project

Jubilee post boxes created by Sunderland pupils and local artists

Sunderland schoolchildren and local artists create special jubilee post boxes

Northumbria Police's Chief Constable has personally thanked Castletown Primary School headteacher Joan Lumsdon for her support of the Mini Police scheme as she retires. Photo: Shane Hopkins.

Retiring Sunderland headteacher praised by top police officer

Mum Shauna Ellwood is raising awareness about traffic issues outside Castletown Primary School after her son was hit by a cyclist.

Mum hits out at parking problems near a Sunderland school after seven-year-old s...

Castletown Primary School perform Disney's Lion King three years ago. Do you recognise the students in full song?

Back to the classroom at Castletown Primary

Christmas has come early for Leah Sweeney

Watch as excited Sunderland girl, 6, sees her new hand for the first time

New performance tables for Sunderland primary schools have been published today.

New Sunderland primary school league tables published: How do they rank?

Inspector Don Wade

Warning to schools over app dubbed 'Tinder for teens'

The Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Alan Emerson presenting the Dr. Gilbert Trophy to the City Sings winners, Castletown Primary School received by Gwen Ebdon, assistant, Caoimhe Nichomhrai, choir director, and head teacher Joan Lumsdon (right).

Watch the Sunderland school choir crowned winner of annual singing competition

Castletown Karate Club members with their new hoodies enjoying their Christmas party.

Castletown - Down Your Way

Castletown Primary School children donate Christmas presents to Salvation Army

Sunderland pupils sing up to help others at Christmas

Pupils in reception used their hands and feet to paint bridges. Pictured are Sunderland City Councils deputy leader, Coun Harry Trueman, FVBs community engagement manager Brigid McGuigan, and pupils Isabella Wells, 6, Jonathan Gamble, 6, and Olivia Terrell, 7.

Talented pupils hailed as New Wear Crossing works of art go on display
Talented school pupils have drawn on Sunderland's heritage to create public works of art celebrating the New Wear Crossing.
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