Castle Mead School

URN: 140223 • Trowbridge BA14 6GD

Overview

Name
Castle Mead School
URN
140223
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Larkham (since 2025)
Telephone
01225768641
Website
Visit
Address
Mascroft Road, Trowbridge BA14 6GD

Summary

Castle Mead School is a mixed primary academy located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, serving 376 pupils with a capacity for 420. Opened in September 2014, the school offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. It features a nursery for children aged two and above, as well as a resource base designed to support students with complex needs. The school operates with a two-form entry system across most year groups and is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging.

The curriculum at Castle Mead is designed to be engaging and purposeful, built around high-quality texts to inspire lifelong learning. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as friendship, respect, and determination, aiming to instil these principles in its students. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.

Castle Mead School also benefits from extensive grounds, providing opportunities for outdoor learning, including gardening and sports. The school actively promotes strong partnerships between home and school, believing that collaboration is key to student success.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
376
Boys
188
Girls
188
FSM %
23.70
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 376 188 188 420 23.70
2024-09-11 391 199 192 420 23.80
2023-09-11 371 194 177 420 17.80
2022-09-11 371 194 177 420 17.80
2021-09-11 370 195 175 305 17.30
2020-09-11 356 196 160 305 14.60

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