Castles Education
URN: 147170 • Gainsborough DN21 2SU
Overview
- Name
- Castles Education
- URN
- 147170
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Inadequate
- Ranking score
- 25.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy Fyfe (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01427253117
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 12 Acland Street, Gainsborough DN21 2SU
Summary
Castles Education is an independent mixed school located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, catering to pupils aged 7 to 17 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and mental health needs. The school currently serves 114 students, with a capacity of 145, and all pupils hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Castles Education is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Castles Education is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, with staff developing specific teaching strategies aligned with each pupil's targets and EHCP plans. The school emphasizes personalized learning and offers dedicated one-on-one support as well as small group activities, fostering academic, social, emotional, and creative growth.
Castles Education actively collaborates with parents, carers, and external professionals to provide comprehensive support for its students. The school’s vision is to empower pupils with the qualifications and skills necessary for successful transitions to further education, employment, or training, while celebrating the diversity and strengths of its community.
The curriculum at Castles Education is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, with staff developing specific teaching strategies aligned with each pupil's targets and EHCP plans. The school emphasizes personalized learning and offers dedicated one-on-one support as well as small group activities, fostering academic, social, emotional, and creative growth.
Castles Education actively collaborates with parents, carers, and external professionals to provide comprehensive support for its students. The school’s vision is to empower pupils with the qualifications and skills necessary for successful transitions to further education, employment, or training, while celebrating the diversity and strengths of its community.
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- Headteachers Welcome (other)
- Mission (other)
- Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy (46.0)
- Aegir - A Specialist Academy (45.5)
- Aegir Community School (45.2)
- The Beckett School (45.2)
- The William Harrison School, Gainsborough (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 145
- Pupils
- 114
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 22
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-08-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 92 | 22 | 145 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 79 | 14 | 110 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 110 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 40 |
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