The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Holliday (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bromfords School
Secondary · 352m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 507m away
North Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wickford Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Abacus Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 2.0km away
Crays Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castledon School's Ofsted rating?
Castledon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castledon School?
Castledon School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castledon School take?
Castledon School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Castledon School?
Castledon School is in Wickford, SS12 0PW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castledon School have a sixth form?
Yes, Castledon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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