99
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
53%
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 · 19/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySolihull
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Castlewood School · All-through · Solihull
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
99
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
77%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
21%
Persistent absence
53%
Contact
Address
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LF
Local authority
Solihull
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 | 99 | 5.9 | 100% | 1% | 77% | 21% | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 91 | 5.1 | 100% | 1% | 74% | 19% | 55% |
| 2022/23 | 92 | 4.9 | 100% | 1% | 73% | 12% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 94 | 5.2 | 100% | 1% | 76% | 16% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 86 | 4.8 | 100% | 1% | 71% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 83 | 4.7 | 100% | 0% | 71% | 10% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | — | 5.2 | — | — | — | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 81 | 5.4 | 100% | 0% | 78% | 13% | 40% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.