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Castlewood School
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.0 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
99
Capacity
96
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," this school currently faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 12.6 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 26% of schools, highlighting the need for further development in educational outcomes. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 12.6 | 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%. | 6% | 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 British82.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Black Other2.0%
White Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Location
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52.51025, -1.75865 · B36 9LF
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN141171
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitecastlewoodschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castlewood School rated by Ofsted?
Castlewood School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Castlewood School a good school?
Castlewood School scores 26.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Castlewood School in GCSEs?
Castlewood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.6. 6% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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