Castlewood School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement

Overall effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Last inspected: 19 September 2023
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & management: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Lanchester Way

Castle Bromwich

Birmingham, B369LF
Phone: 1217489760
Website: castlewoodschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 141171
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Phase: Special
Address: Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LF
Website: http://castlewoodschool.co.uk/
Age range: 4-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 96 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: 91
Free School Meals: 73.6% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 98.9% (90 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 80.7%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 55.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 7; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 91 pupils; 4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievements Safe, Caring Environment Positive Regard Individuality Relationships Expectations

Head Teacher's Message

Castlewood School is a special day school for 5 to 16 year olds with EHCPs. Since joining the Manor Hall Academy Trust in September 2020, the school has embraced the values of Everyone Belonging, Learning and Growing. The Headteacher emphasises a warm, inclusive community with strong pastoral care, aiming for every pupil to reach their full potential and to thrive academically and personally.

Extracurriculars

Sports

5-a-side football badminton basketball gymnastics trampolining

Facilities

In-house catering Fully-equipped drama studio Multi-purpose sports hall with space and equipment to host 5-a-side football, badminton, basketball, gymnastics and trampolining Design technology suite Mechanics room Food technology room Science lab Music room Art room Library Landscaped grounds Spacious classrooms equipped with interactive screens Lower School and Upper School outside play areas

Curriculum Highlights

Delivers the National Curriculum using a multi-sensory approach Work towards GCSEs Broad and balanced curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Pupils attending Castlewood School have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). All referrals to Castlewood School must come through the Local Authority. The Local Authority will contact parents/carers and inform them whether a placement has been accepted; if accepted, a transition plan is put in place to support the pupil’s move to Castlewood. For more detailed information, see the Admissions Policy.