Castle View School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Foksville Road, SS8 7FH |
| School Website | https://www.castleviewschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1268696811 |
| URN | 147031 |
School Census
| Total | 968 |
| Girls/Boys | 475/493 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.1%/50.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 260 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 12/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/12/2017 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 05 December 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.71 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 34% |
| Entering EBacc | 13% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, , SS8 9DP
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: May Avenue, , SS8 7HF