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The Castle School
Outstandinggraded 25/04/2024Ages 3–19199 pupilsDoes not apply
The Castle School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Newbury, within the West Berkshire local authority. The school has around 199 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2024, The Castle School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Newbury can view The Castle School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Newbury (RG14 2JG), The Castle School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.3%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence37.2%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher5.9England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS87%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.2%England avg 26.3%
English not first language8.8%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Newbury
All schools in Newbury →Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School0.2 miSpeenhamland SchoolGood · 0.6 miThe Winchcombe SchoolGood · 0.5 miRobert Sandilands Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.6 miTrinity SchoolGood · 0.5 miVictoria Park Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi
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