Castledon School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
238
AGES
5 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/07/2025)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
23.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
2.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.4%
Pupils first language
not English
47.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.3%
Free school meals
Bromfords Drive
Wickford
SS12 0PW
01268761252

School Description

Pupils flourish at this highly successful school. Staff prepare pupils exceptionally well for life beyond the school. This is because staff have a thorough understanding of pupils’ individual needs and aspirations. Staff have very high expectations of what pupils and students can do and achieve. Pupils live up to these expectations because staff nurture, help and guide pupils to success. In class, pupils focus on their learning. Pupils get the right help and behaviour support at the right time. Whether it is staff standing back as pupils work independently or effective one-to-one guidance, expert staff know what to do to get the most out of pupils. If a pupil struggles, adults get them quickly back on track. Pupils show high levels of respect to adults and each other. Their behaviour is exemplary. They play well together on the outdoor equipment or socialise in the sixth-form common room. The school carefully helps pupils build their confidence and independence. There is an exceptional array of well-considered activities and experiences that complement school life. From residentials, to trips abroad and driving lessons, each activity is meticulously planned and takes pupils beyond their day-to-day lives.

Castledon School Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 88% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 84% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 56% Strongly Agree 28% Agree 4% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>56, "strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 24% Strongly Agree 64% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 44% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 28% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 36% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 24% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-07-2023

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.