The Castle School
The Castle School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 3–19, in Newbury, RG14, in the West Berkshire council area. It has 228 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 April 2024): School remains Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Outstanding — inspected 25 April 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (7 October 2014) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 11 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 228 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 38.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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