The Castle School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Address | Love Lane, RG14 2JG |
| School Website | www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk |
| Telephone | 163542976 |
| URN | 110182 |
School Census
| Total | 175 |
| Girls/Boys | 51/124 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.1%/70.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 79 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/10/2014 | Outstanding |
| 11/07/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 07 October 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 11 July 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 March 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 June 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 June 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.0 |
| Writing Progress | -3.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | LOWCOV |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 24% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Love Lane, , RG14 2JG
The Winchcombe School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Maple Crescent, , RG14 1LN
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Digby Road, , RG14 1TS
Speenhamland School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pelican Lane, , RG14 1NU