230
Pupils · 2024/25
11%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 30/01/2018
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWalsall
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Castle School · All-through · Walsall
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
230
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
11%
FSM eligible
63%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 2ED
Local authority
Walsall
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 230 | 9.0 | 100% | 11% | 63% | 11% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 225 | 9.5 | 100% | 9% | 60% | 11% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 218 | 8.5 | 100% | 7% | 61% | 12% | 37% |
| 2021/22 | 195 | 8.9 | 100% | 8% | 60% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 187 | 8.5 | 100% | 9% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 158 | 7.7 | 100% | 13% | 70% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 139 | 10.4 | 100% | 18% | 66% | 7% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 121 | 7.1 | 100% | 18% | 61% | 6% | 24% |
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