The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Miss Melanie Ryan (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYail (Gainsborough)
Independent · 657m away
The Gainsborough Nursery School
Nursery · 666m away
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Castles Education
Independent · 955m away
The Gainsborough Academy
Secondary · 968m away
Aegir Community School
Special school · 1.0km away
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Academy · Grammar · 1.0km away
Morton Trentside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Wood Academy?
Castle Wood Academy currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Wood Academy take?
Castle Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Wood Academy?
Castle Wood Academy is in Gainsborough, DN21 1EH, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Wood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Wood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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