Castlebar School

A outstanding community special school school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castlebar School.

London, W130DH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 June 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hathaway Gardens
Ealing
London, W130DH
Phone
2089983135
Website
castlebar.ealing.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101966
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Hathaway Gardens, Ealing, London, W13 0DH
Website
www.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
184 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
177
Free School Meals
46.9% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (177 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
177 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

To provide a warm, safe and welcoming school To encourage all children to express themselves creatively To create a well organised and effective learning environment To present all children with challenges that will equip them to realise their full potential To differentiate the national curriculum to meet all children's special educational needs To develop a skilled and highly motivated workforce To develop all children's communication, socialisation and independence skills To encourage and promote British Values of mutual respect and tolerance within a multicultural community

Head Teacher's Message

It gives me immense pride to welcome you to this outstanding Local Authority special school, dedicated to children aged 4-11 years old with complex learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum conditions.

Facilities

Interactive whiteboards with internet connection in all classrooms Wide range of ICT resources including touch screen PCs, laptops/tablets Well-stocked school library Indoor and outdoor classrooms Sensory rooms (2) Science garden with pond Dedicated rooms for art, music, cooking and science Rebound therapy room Three sports halls Multi-use games area (MUGA) for football and basketball Cycle tracks Swimming pool Outside play spaces including a log trail and age-appropriate play towers School minibus Secure internet connectivity Computers and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms Book and toy library Outdoor performance area with a stage and instruments Bike area Food Technology room Soft play area Extensive outdoor play spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics and Early Reading Curriculum Maps Assessment Music Development Plan

SEND Provision

Castlebar offers Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Motivational Behaviour Therapy, a School Social Worker, and access to the Ealing Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Admissions Criteria

Information on admissions is available via Ealing's Local Offer; prospective parent/carer mornings are offered.

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