Castle Academy
URN: 144483 • Doncaster DN12 3DW
Overview
- Name
- Castle Academy
- URN
- 144483
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Blagden (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01709513010
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Low Road, Doncaster DN12 3DW
Summary
Castle Academy is a mixed primary school located in Conisbrough, Doncaster, serving children aged 4 to 11. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, prioritising both academic achievement and the emotional wellbeing of its students. With a current enrolment of 153 pupils against a capacity of 210, Castle Academy fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging strong relationships between staff, students, and families.
The school is committed to supporting diverse learning needs, offering dedicated pastoral care and special educational needs assistance. Castle Academy's Pupil Premium Strategy focuses on improving attendance, mental health, and academic outcomes, ensuring that all children have access to a well-rounded curriculum. The school actively engages parents to enhance their children's learning experiences both in school and at home.
Governance is provided by a Local Governance Committee, which plays a crucial role in driving educational improvement. Under the leadership of Principal Claire Blagden, Castle Academy aims to cultivate a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by the values of scholarship, curiosity, and empathy.
The school is committed to supporting diverse learning needs, offering dedicated pastoral care and special educational needs assistance. Castle Academy's Pupil Premium Strategy focuses on improving attendance, mental health, and academic outcomes, ensuring that all children have access to a well-rounded curriculum. The school actively engages parents to enhance their children's learning experiences both in school and at home.
Governance is provided by a Local Governance Committee, which plays a crucial role in driving educational improvement. Under the leadership of Principal Claire Blagden, Castle Academy aims to cultivate a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by the values of scholarship, curiosity, and empathy.
Useful links
- Trust Policies (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Open Events (calendar)
- About Astrea (other)
- About Castle Academy (other)
- Performance Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Who’s Who? (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Warmsworth Primary School (79.1)
- Bentley High Street Primary School (79.1)
- Hill Top Primary School (76.7)
- St Oswald's CofE Academy (75.5)
- Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 153
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 43.80
- Open date
- 2016-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 153 | 79 | 74 | 210 | 43.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 91 | 78 | 210 | 40.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 174 | 95 | 79 | 210 | 32.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 174 | 95 | 79 | 210 | 32.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 88 | 68 | 210 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 149 | 83 | 66 | 210 | 22.10 |
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