Castledon School
Castledon School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 5–19, in Wickford, SS12, in the Essex council area. It has 239 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 July 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 8 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
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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 | 12 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 239 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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