Castleton Primary School is a community school serving families in Rochdale and the wider Rochdale area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Castleton Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 335 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 350, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 15 November 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.