Castle School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
238
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/05/2024)
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93%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
35.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
20.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
43.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Courtney Way
Cambridge
CB4 2EE
01223442400

School Description

Pupils enjoy attending school. They are welcomed every day into a nurturing environment. Pupils are cared for by adults who understand their specific needs. Pupils are proud of their school values. They are polite and respectful. There is a renewed sense of aspiration from leaders as to what all pupils can achieve, regardless of starting points or needs. Many pupils are now learning well. Pupils enjoy lessons. They are starting to benefit from the reviewed curriculum leaders have recently put in place. However, there has not been enough time for changes to take effect. Older pupils in particular wish changes could happen more quickly. Pupils learn in a calm and well-ordered environment. They focus and pay attention to their teachers. In social times, pupils play happily together. They take advantage of the play equipment and activities offered to develop their movement and coordination. Pupils enjoy a comprehensive enrichment offer. This provides pupils with a breadth of experiences. They develop a strong sense of independence through real-life experiences. Older pupils gain valuable experience in colleges and the workplace. This helps them as they transition out of the school and prepares them for adult life.

Castle School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 15% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 36% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 3% Agree 10% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 15% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 38% Strongly Agree 38% Agree 13% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 15% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 41% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 28% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 28% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 28% Agree 28% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 21% {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>21} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 19-05-2023

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