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Castle School, Cambridge
Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.9 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
235
Capacity
234
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a small student population of 235, the school currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Academic performance shows significant challenges, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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 British58.3%
White Other8.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.21953, 0.12389 · CB4 2EE
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN134972
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.castleschool.info
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle School, Cambridge rated by Ofsted?
Castle School, Cambridge was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Castle School, Cambridge a good school?
Castle School, Cambridge scores 28.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Castle School, Cambridge in GCSEs?
Castle School, Cambridge achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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