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Castle School, Cambridge
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Many pupils are now learning well due to the reviewed curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and respectful, and focus in class.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers adapt activities to meet individual needs effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the school and share the vision of enabling all pupils to achieve.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Improvements in English and mathematics curriculum are beginning to show positive results.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers need further training to fully support pupils' learning goals.
Communication with Parents: School uses Ofsted Parent View for gathering parent feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents submitted 36 free-text comments indicating satisfaction.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school offers opportunities but specific details are not provided.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors raise the level of rigour in their challenges to leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have redesigned curriculum and focused on improving English and mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well, are supported by staff to refocus quickly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils are confident and safe in the wider community.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Comprehensive enrichment offer provides breadth of experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme is well thought out for specific needs and interests.
Support for SEND: Staff adapt activities effectively to meet individual communication and language needs.
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About Us
Castle School, Cambridge is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 238 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Castle School. As the headteacher, it is my pleasure to greet you and invite you to explore the website. Our school is a kind and welcoming place, and we work hard to give each of our students a unique educational experience by utilising the best faculty and facilities available. Our website is always changing, just like our school, and we hope to soon share more pictures of it with you. We strongly believe that parents and teachers are partners, and we will work together to make sure that your kid receives the best possible education and care. Obviously, no website can convey all the information you may need to know, so we encourage you to visit us in person to speak with our staff members who are dedicated to attaining greatness. We sincerely hope that your child will benefit from their time at Castle and have fun. We are eager to have the chance to welcome you with open arms.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.72% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 60% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 82% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle School, Cambridge
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
