The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Christine Fraser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Mary Elliot Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Ryecroft School
Independent · 1.4km away
North Walsall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Old Hall School
Special school · 1.7km away
Lodge Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle School's Ofsted rating?
Castle School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle School?
Castle School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle School take?
Castle School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Castle School?
Castle School is in Walsall, WS3 2ED, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle School have a sixth form?
Yes, Castle School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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