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Castle School
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
205
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%. However, it's important to note that there is limited published data regarding key performance indicators, such as KS2 results, which show no students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
93%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
Asian Pakistani7.4%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
White Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.60726, -2.00210 · WS3 2ED
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104269
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.castle.walsall.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle School rated by Ofsted?
Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Castle School a good school?
Castle School scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Castle School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle School receives a satisfaction score of 93% across all parent survey questions.
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