Castle Wood Special School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

Requires ImprovementSpecialAges 3–11166 pupils

50 Deedmore Road, CV2 1FNWebsite02476709060

Requires Improvement166 pupilsAges 3–11EHCP

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Requires Improvement1y ago

Inspected Jul 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils166

Requires Improvement1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils166

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

166 / 160 (104%)

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rebekah Hayes

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Jul 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

12.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.1%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence41.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder81 pupils (49%)

Speech, Language & Communication52 pupils (31%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty14 pupils (8%)

Severe Learning Difficulty11 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)21

Teaching assistants (FTE)63

Support staff (FTE)81

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils166

Free school meals35.5%

English as additional language31.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British31.9%

Black African20.5%

Pakistani9.0%

Asian Other7.8%

Mixed White & Asian6.0%

White Other5.4%

Indian5.4%

Mixed White & African4.8%

Mixed Other2.4%

Bangladeshi2.4%

Black Other1.2%

Other0.6%

Unclassified0.6%

Black Caribbean0.6%

Traveller Irish0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£24,784

total expenditure per pupil

+£17,384 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,045

Support staff£9,221

Premises£1,015

Energy£663

Learning resources£166

Income per pupil£26,170

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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