Castlewood School

URN: 141171 • Birmingham B36 9LF

Overview

Name
Castlewood School
URN
141171
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
33.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Roberts (since 2025)
Telephone
01217489760
Website
Visit
Address
Lanchester Way, Birmingham B36 9LF

Summary

Castlewood School is a special academy located in Birmingham, catering to children aged 5 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school has a capacity of 96 pupils and currently serves 99 students, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Castlewood is committed to providing a supportive environment tailored to the individual needs of its students, many of whom also face additional challenges such as Autism Spectrum Conditions and learning difficulties.

The school operates under the Manor Hall Academy Trust and emphasizes a strong pastoral care system to promote student wellbeing and success. With a focus on building confidence and self-belief, Castlewood aims to equip students with both academic qualifications and essential life skills for independence. Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of eight pupils, allowing for personalized attention and support.

Castlewood School fosters a sense of community and collaboration among students, teachers, and parents, believing that this partnership is key to helping each child reach their full potential. The school offers a diverse curriculum and various enrichment activities to enhance the educational experience.

Key details

LA
Solihull
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
96
Pupils
99
Boys
82
Girls
17
FSM %
71.70
Open date
2014-12-16
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 99 82 17 96 71.70
2024-09-11 91 76 15 96 68.10
2023-09-11 94 78 15 96 66.00
2022-09-11 94 78 15 96 66.00
2021-09-11 86 71 15 96 61.60
2020-09-11 90 79 11 80 62.20

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