235
Pupils · 2024/25
20%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 14/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCambridgeshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Castle School, Cambridge · All-through · Cambridgeshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
235
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
20%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Courtney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2EE
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
Website
Telephone
Email
—
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 235 | 7.9 | 100% | 20% | 45% | 12% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 238 | 7.5 | 100% | 20% | 44% | 13% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 219 | 7.6 | 100% | 17% | 43% | 11% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 199 | 7.4 | 100% | 16% | 41% | 13% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 200 | 7.6 | 100% | 15% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 180 | 7.9 | 100% | 14% | 42% | 7% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 166 | 6.6 | 100% | 13% | 43% | 8% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 166 | 6.9 | 100% | 13% | 45% | 9% | 26% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.