Castle View School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressFoksville Road, SS8 7FH
URN147031

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications321
As first preference245
As second preference45
As third preference14
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers230
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications296
As first preference226
As second preference54
As third preference7
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers225
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications291
As first preference214
As second preference57
As third preference10
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers214
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications269
As first preference155
As second preference82
As third preference15
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers155
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications255
As first preference149
As second preference69
As third preference24
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers149
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree36%
disagree11%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree40%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree28%
agree40%
disagree19%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree7%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree47%
agree41%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree28%
agree25%
disagree15%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree43%
agree14%
disagree17%
strongly disagree23%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree41%
agree37%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree32%
disagree14%
strongly disagree7%
don't know10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree37%
disagree22%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree48%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree48%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree35%
disagree11%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes78%
no22%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.9%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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