238
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
25%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 25/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Castledon School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
238
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
25%
Contact
Address
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS12 0PW
Local authority
Essex
Website
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 | 238 | 8.4 | 100% | 2% | 48% | 10% | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 236 | 9.3 | 100% | 2% | 48% | 9% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 223 | 8.7 | 100% | 2% | 45% | 10% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 224 | 12.0 | 100% | 2% | 50% | 11% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 222 | 11.4 | 100% | 2% | 35% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 195 | 8.9 | 100% | 2% | 50% | 10% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | — | 8.8 | — | — | — | 9% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 147 | 9.7 | 100% | 2% | 58% | 8% | 20% |
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