The Castle School
Community special school · Ages 3–19 · Newbury, West Berkshire
The Castle School is a special school in Newbury, West Berkshire for ages 3–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 25 April 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 228 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 25 April 2024
Strengths
- “The Castle School is a very special place.”
- “It is a vibrant and exciting place to learn.”
- “Parents and carers are delighted with how their children thrive and flourish.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in West Berkshire.
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