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Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
238
Capacity
250
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education and has received high parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While there is limited data on academic progress at key stages, the overall environment is rated better than 88% of schools, indicating a positive experience for students and families alike.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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 |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.60192, 0.50979 · SS12 0PW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141765
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.castledon.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Castledon School rated by Ofsted?
Castledon School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Castledon School a good school?
Castledon School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Castledon School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castledon School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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