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The Castle School

Newbury, RG14 2JG · West Berkshire · school

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Not applicable

What Ofsted said about The Castle School

Inspection report dated 10 June 2024

Overview

The Castle School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "very special place" where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive and flourish." Leaders maintain high ambitions, ensuring pupils are "exceptionally well prepared for their futures" through a highly personalised and enriching curriculum.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "highly effective," providing "ambitious, broad and enriching provision" with learning broken down into small steps tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans.
  • Staff know pupils "exceptionally well," delivering content in an accessible way and collaborating effectively with therapists to blend specialist support into daily learning.
  • Pupils behave "exceptionally well" within a "harmonious atmosphere," forming "strong and trusting friendships" and feeling a "strong sense of belonging."
  • Sixth-form students achieve "exceptionally well," benefiting from a "superb" World of Work Programme that leads to employment, further qualifications, or strong social networks.
  • Parents and carers are "effusive in their praise," delighted by how their children are thriving and the school’s focus on independence and personal development.

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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