Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Castle School

Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG

Community special school

Pupils

199

Ages

3-19

FSM

44.3%

Capacity

212

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About The Castle School

The Castle School is a secondary school in Newbury, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 199 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Love Lane, Newbury, RG14 2JG | More schools in West Berkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Castle School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2024 — School remains Outstanding
Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Castle School

What is The Castle School's Ofsted rating?

The Castle School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are The Castle School's latest exam results?

The Castle School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Castle School located?

The Castle School is a secondary school in Newbury, West Berkshire (RG14 2JG).

How many pupils attend The Castle School?

The Castle School has around 199 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Castle School with other schools?

View The Castle School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Berkshire.