Compare Castle School, Cambridge and Pilgrim Pathways School and The Centre School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Castle School, Cambridge (Not applicable) in Cambridge; Pilgrim Pathways School (Not applicable) in Cambridge; The Centre School (Not applicable) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle School, Cambridge, Pilgrim Pathways School and The Centre School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, pupil referral unit and academy special converter type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Pilgrim Pathways School), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 3 (Castle School, Cambridge), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle School, Cambridge (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 35–40%, range 0–5%–60–65%; all within the ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Castle School, Cambridge CB4 2EE	Pilgrim Pathways School CB21 5EE	The Centre School CB24 8UA
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2EE	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 5EE	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UA
Latest Ofsted	3 25 Jun 2024	1 18 Jan 2024	2 24 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	234	—	130
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cambridgeshire (873)	Cambridgeshire (873)	ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.castleschool.info	www.pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk	www.astreacentreschool.org
Telephone	01223442400	01223534472	01954288789
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castle School, Cambridge

CB4 2EE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 2EE
Ofsted: 3 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.castleschool.info
Telephone: 01223442400

Pilgrim Pathways School

CB21 5EE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 5EE
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223534472

The Centre School

CB24 8UA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 8UA
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.astreacentreschool.org
Telephone: 01954288789

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.