The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Jon Hewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Primary · Very close
Trinity School
Secondary · 796m away
Speenhamland Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Speenhamland School
Primary · 1.0km away
iCollege Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Castle School's Ofsted rating?
The Castle School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Castle School?
The Castle School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Castle School take?
The Castle School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Castle School?
The Castle School is in Newbury, RG14 2JG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Castle School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Castle School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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