The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Ms Charlotte Whysall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOA - Cambridge
Academy · Very close
Milton Road Primary School
Primary · 309m away
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 426m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 678m away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 834m away
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Independent · 840m away
Colleges Nursery School
Nursery · 856m away
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · 976m away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle School, Cambridge's Ofsted rating?
Castle School, Cambridge was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle School, Cambridge?
Castle School, Cambridge currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle School, Cambridge take?
Castle School, Cambridge caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Castle School, Cambridge?
Castle School, Cambridge is in Cambridge, CB4 2EE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle School, Cambridge have a sixth form?
Yes, Castle School, Cambridge has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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