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Castlewood School

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Castlewood School

Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LF

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
99
Ages
4-16
FSM
71.7%
Attainment 8
12.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
13.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
25.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
12.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.04
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Castlewood School

Castlewood School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 12.6. The school has around 99 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lanchester Way, Birmingham, B36 9LF | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castlewood School

What is Castlewood School's Ofsted rating?
Castlewood School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Castlewood School's latest exam results?
Castlewood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 12.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castlewood School located?
Castlewood School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull (B36 9LF).
How many pupils attend Castlewood School?
Castlewood School has around 99 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castlewood School with other schools?
View Castlewood 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 Solihull.