What did Ofsted judge The Castle School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Castle School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Castle School?

The Castle School has 228 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Castle School take?

The Castle School admits pupils aged 3 to 19.

Where is The Castle School located?

The Castle School is located in Newbury, RG14 2JG, West Berkshire.

How does a child get a place at The Castle School?

The Castle School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Castle School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at The Castle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Castle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Castle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Castle School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Castle School?: The Castle School has 228 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Castle School take?: The Castle School admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Castle School located?: The Castle School is located in Newbury, RG14 2JG, West Berkshire.
How does a child get a place at The Castle School?: The Castle School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Castle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at The Castle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Castle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Castle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Castle School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Castle School?: The Castle School has 228 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Castle School take?: The Castle School admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Castle School located?: The Castle School is located in Newbury, RG14 2JG, West Berkshire.
How does a child get a place at The Castle School?: The Castle School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Castle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at The Castle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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