Castlebar School
URN: 101966 • London W13 0DH
Overview
- Name
- Castlebar School
- URN
- 101966
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Bailey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02089983135
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hathaway Gardens, London W13 0DH
Summary
Castlebar School is a community special school located in Ealing, London, catering to children aged 4-11 with complex moderate to severe learning difficulties, including autism. With a capacity of 184 pupils, the school prioritises communication and employs methods such as Makaton and PECS to support the diverse needs of its students. The school is committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to express themselves.
The curriculum is tailored to meet individual educational needs, focusing on enhancing communication, socialisation, and independence skills. Staff members are highly skilled and work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure quality provision. The school also promotes strong partnerships with parents and carers, fostering a supportive community around each child's educational journey.
Castlebar School has undergone significant refurbishment to provide specialist facilities that enhance learning. Each classroom is equipped with modern technology, including interactive whiteboards and a variety of ICT resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all pupils.
The curriculum is tailored to meet individual educational needs, focusing on enhancing communication, socialisation, and independence skills. Staff members are highly skilled and work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure quality provision. The school also promotes strong partnerships with parents and carers, fostering a supportive community around each child's educational journey.
Castlebar School has undergone significant refurbishment to provide specialist facilities that enhance learning. Each classroom is equipped with modern technology, including interactive whiteboards and a variety of ICT resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all pupils.
Useful links
- Meet Our Governors (governance)
- Governing Body Minutes (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- Governors’ Information and Duties (governance)
- Governors Resources (governance)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Ealing
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 184
- Pupils
- 184
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 47.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 184 | 146 | 38 | 184 | 47.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 138 | 39 | 177 | 46.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 164 | 123 | 41 | 177 | 40.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 164 | 123 | 41 | 164 | 40.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 164 | 126 | 38 | 164 | 35.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 162 | 120 | 42 | 162 | 34.00 |
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