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Castle Wood Academy
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
280
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational environment for children aged 4-11. While 40% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, the school performs better than 93% of schools nationally in this area, indicating a strong foundation for learning. However, only 5% of pupils are achieving the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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53.40933, -0.77030 · DN21 1EH
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140329
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Wood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2024.
Is Castle Wood Academy a good school?
Castle Wood Academy scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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