The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
6.0
37.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 79%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Andy Fyfe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Primary · Very close
Yail (Gainsborough)
Independent · 632m away
The Gainsborough Nursery School
Nursery · 731m away
Castle Wood Academy
Primary · 955m away
Warren Wood Community School
Special school · 1.2km away
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castles Education's Ofsted rating?
Castles Education was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castles Education?
Castles Education currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castles Education take?
Castles Education caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Castles Education?
Castles Education is in Gainsborough, DN21 2SU, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castles Education have a sixth form?
No, Castles Education does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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