Castle School, Cambridge
URN: 134972 • Cambridge CB4 2EE
Overview
- Name
- Castle School, Cambridge
- URN
- 134972
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Whysall (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01223442400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Courtney Way, Cambridge CB4 2EE
Summary
Castle School, located in Cambridge, is a community special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 235 pupils, with a capacity of 234. The school is dedicated to providing a personalised learning experience that acknowledges the unique strengths and needs of each student. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the values of confidence, kindness, and creativity, fostering an environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Castle School is designed to be engaging and supportive, offering various pathways tailored to different learning styles, including pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal education. This approach ensures that all students have the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a nurturing environment. The school also emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships, both within the school community and with families, to create a collaborative learning atmosphere.
Castle School prides itself on its dedicated staff and purpose-built facilities, which are designed to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Castle School is designed to be engaging and supportive, offering various pathways tailored to different learning styles, including pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal education. This approach ensures that all students have the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a nurturing environment. The school also emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships, both within the school community and with families, to create a collaborative learning atmosphere.
Castle School prides itself on its dedicated staff and purpose-built facilities, which are designed to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- View Presentation (sen)
- View Presentation (sen)
- View Presentation (sen)
- View Presentation (sen)
- View Presentation (sen)
- Follow Us + (other)
- Website design by e4education (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Gretton School (64.6)
- Mander Portman Woodward (58.9)
- Landmark International School (55.8)
- Holme Court School (55.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 234
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 77
- FSM %
- 45.40
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 158 | 77 | 234 | 45.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 161 | 77 | 234 | 43.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 134 | 65 | 220 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 134 | 65 | 200 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 133 | 67 | 200 | 40.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 130 | 68 | 193 | 38.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.