157
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 08/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorthumberland
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.0:1
Admissions—
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of NCEA Castle School · All-through · Northumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
157
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
Local authority
Northumberland
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 | 157 | 8.7 | 100% | 4% | 58% | 8% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 138 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 51% | 10% | 31% |
| 2022/23 | 118 | 9.3 | 100% | 4% | 56% | 13% | 50% |
| 2021/22 | 111 | 8.1 | 100% | 4% | 56% | 14% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 99 | 7.0 | 100% | 6% | 50% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 100 | 6.7 | 100% | 5% | 48% | 10% | 33% |
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