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The Castle School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
199
Capacity
212
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a high level of educational quality and care. While there is limited published data on key performance indicators such as KS2 results, the school boasts a strong LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 79% of schools in the area. Parents can expect a nurturing environment for their children aged 3-19, although academic performance metrics may require further exploration.
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Last inspected: 7 October 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other5.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.41624, -1.32881 · RG14 2JG
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110182
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Castle School rated by Ofsted?
The Castle School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2014.
Is The Castle School a good school?
The Castle School scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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