Castle Wood Special School
URN: 135569 • Coventry CV2 1FN
Overview
- Name
- Castle Wood Special School
- URN
- 135569
- 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
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebekah Hayes (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02476709060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry CV2 1FN
Summary
Castle Wood Special School is a community special school located in Coventry, catering to a diverse range of special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 166 pupils, the school has a capacity of 160 and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the vision "Together, children first...", emphasizes the importance of collaboration among staff, parents, and external agencies to foster holistic development and independence in students.
The curriculum at Castle Wood is designed to engage pupils through their individual interests, promoting both academic and life skills essential for future success. The school prides itself on providing innovative learning opportunities that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. This approach ensures that students are not only happy and engaged but also equipped with the skills necessary for their personal growth.
Governance at Castle Wood involves active participation from a diverse group of governors who oversee various aspects of school management, including safeguarding and curriculum development. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to visits for those interested in learning more about its programs and community.
The curriculum at Castle Wood is designed to engage pupils through their individual interests, promoting both academic and life skills essential for future success. The school prides itself on providing innovative learning opportunities that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. This approach ensures that students are not only happy and engaged but also equipped with the skills necessary for their personal growth.
Governance at Castle Wood involves active participation from a diverse group of governors who oversee various aspects of school management, including safeguarding and curriculum development. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to visits for those interested in learning more about its programs and community.
Useful links
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Nearby alternatives
- Riverbank School (64.1)
- Whitmore Park Annexe (62.7)
- Sherbourne Fields School (59.1)
- Tiverton School (57.1)
- Lote Tree Primary School (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 166
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 35.50
- Open date
- 2008-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 166 | 120 | 46 | 160 | 35.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 160 | 114 | 46 | 160 | 41.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 160 | 120 | 40 | 160 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 160 | 120 | 40 | 156 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 121 | 35 | 156 | 39.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 157 | 124 | 33 | 156 | 34.40 |
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