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Castles Education
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU, Lincolnshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
114
Capacity
145
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.0, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, although only 14% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational skills. The lack of EBacc entries suggests a limited focus on a broad curriculum. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's overall environment and support for students aged 7-16.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.0 | 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%. | 14% | 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 |
Location
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53.40293, -0.77990 · DN21 2SU
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147170
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.castleseducation.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castles Education rated by Ofsted?
Castles Education has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Castles Education a good school?
Castles Education scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Castles Education in GCSEs?
Castles Education achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.0. 14% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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