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Caludon Castle School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Sarah Kenrick

corporate_fareCASTLE PHOENIX TRUST

location_onCoventry, CV2 5BD

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,570

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Attainment 8

46.5

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Coventry

#1,462 of 3,216 nationally

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Caludon Castle School is a Academy converter secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Caludon Castle School is an academy converter in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST. The school has approximately 1,514 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing the school #8 in Coventry and #1,462 of 3,216 nationally. 41.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 41.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.21 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

41.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc26.20%

EBacc APS3.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.70%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.75

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.85

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

126

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.3%

Achieving A*–A15.3%

Achieving A*–B41.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.7%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate50.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate64.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

115

Retention rate96.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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05 February 2019

Inspection Report

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26 January 2016

Inspection Report

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30 June 2015

Inspection Report

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01 February 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-02-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-26

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Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-11-14

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,514 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,514	42	2.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,525	51	3.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,553	49	3.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,556	57	3.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,557	47	3.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,561	46	2.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,570	68	4.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,566	67	4.3%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,552	47	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,562	46	2.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,560	28	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,542	16	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,550	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,547	17	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,539	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,539	25	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,545	34	2.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,514	19	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,514	23	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,519	33	2.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,514	24	1.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,509	32	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,515	27	1.8%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,522	31	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,525	27	1.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,521	19	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 60 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 48 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree52%

disagree29%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree20%

disagree25%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree26%

disagree29%

strongly disagree19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree54%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree56%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree56%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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