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Castledon School

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Castledon School

Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS12 0PW

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Pupils
238
Ages
5-19
FSM
36.2%
Capacity
240
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2025

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 %

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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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About Castledon School

Castledon School is a secondary school in Wickford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 238 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS12 0PW | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Dec 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castledon School

What is Castledon School's Ofsted rating?
Castledon School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Castledon School's latest exam results?
Castledon School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castledon School located?
Castledon School is a secondary school in Wickford, Essex (SS12 0PW).
How many pupils attend Castledon School?
Castledon School has around 238 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castledon School with other schools?
View Castledon 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 Essex.