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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Send Report (sen)
- Academic Calendars (calendar)
- Careers Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our School (other)
- About Castlewood (other)
- Local Advisory Committee (LAC) (other)
- Manor Hall Academy Trust (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Work Experience Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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