Castle Wood Academy
URN: 140329 • Gainsborough DN21 1EH
Overview
- Name
- Castle Wood Academy
- URN
- 140329
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Ryan (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01427811516
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Avenue, Gainsborough DN21 1EH
Summary
Castle Wood Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 280 pupils and a capacity for 420. As part of the Tall Oaks Academy Trust, the school is committed to transforming lives through education, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported. The academy's core values—aspiration, engagement, resilience, and well-being—guide its approach to teaching and learning.
The curriculum at Castle Wood Academy is designed to inspire curiosity and promote active engagement, both inside and outside the classroom. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support is also a key focus, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Castle Wood Academy plays an integral role in the Gainsborough community, working collaboratively with families and local stakeholders to build a brighter future for its students. The dedicated staff are committed to helping each child navigate challenges and reach their full potential, creating a sense of belonging and community within the school.
The curriculum at Castle Wood Academy is designed to inspire curiosity and promote active engagement, both inside and outside the classroom. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support is also a key focus, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Castle Wood Academy plays an integral role in the Gainsborough community, working collaboratively with families and local stakeholders to build a brighter future for its students. The dedicated staff are committed to helping each child navigate challenges and reach their full potential, creating a sense of belonging and community within the school.
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Nearby alternatives
- The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough (70.2)
- Marton Primary School (62.9)
- Waddingham Primary School (59.7)
- Corringham CofE VC Primary School (59.6)
- The Marton Academy (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 280
- Boys
- 156
- Girls
- 124
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 280 | 156 | 124 | 420 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 272 | 137 | 135 | 420 | 36.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 298 | 155 | 143 | 420 | 32.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 298 | 155 | 143 | 420 | 32.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 263 | 130 | 133 | 420 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 102 | 102 | 420 | 27.50 |
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