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Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,054
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school offers a supportive community for students aged 11-16. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and its GCSE results show that only 30% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below national averages. The school has limited published data, but it does perform better than 14% of schools in the area based on the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 36.0 | Bottom 8% UK |
| 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%. | 30% | Bottom 1% UK |
| 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%. | 16% | Bottom 2% UK |
| 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%. | 12% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
75%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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51.52099, 0.59511 · SS8 7FH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN147031
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castleviewschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle View School rated by Ofsted?
Castle View School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Castle View School a good school?
Castle View School scores 14.3/100 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.
What do parents say about Castle View School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle View School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Castle View School in GCSEs?
Castle View School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.0. 30% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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