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Castle School, Cambridge

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Castle School, Cambridge

Courtney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2EE

Community special school
Pupils
235
Ages
2-19
FSM
45.4%
Attainment 8
0.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
17.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Castle School, Cambridge

Castle School, Cambridge is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.2. The school has around 235 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Courtney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2EE | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castle School, Cambridge

What is Castle School, Cambridge's Ofsted rating?
Castle School, Cambridge received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Castle School, Cambridge's latest exam results?
Castle School, Cambridge: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castle School, Cambridge located?
Castle School, Cambridge is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB4 2EE).
How many pupils attend Castle School, Cambridge?
Castle School, Cambridge has around 235 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castle School, Cambridge with other schools?
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