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The Castle School

Not applicable • Community special school • Open

Contact

Love Lane
Donnington
Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JG

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
212
Pupils
199 (Boys: 142, Girls: 57)
Free School Meals
44.3%
Capacity utilisation
94% (199 / 212)
Establishment type
Community special school
Type group
Special schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
n/a
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
110182
LAESTAB
8697007
UKPRN
10017001
Establishment No.
7007
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Outstanding (Grade 1) published 10 Dec 2014
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Sixth form
Outstanding

At a glance

Total pupils
180
Age range
3–19
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Outstanding
    10 Dec 2014
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Outstanding
    Early years: Outstanding
    Sixth form: Outstanding

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is not effective (10 Dec 2014)