199
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
42%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 25/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWest Berkshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Castle School · All-through · West Berkshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
199
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
46%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
42%
Contact
Address
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG
Local authority
West Berkshire
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 | 199 | 6.1 | 100% | 8% | 46% | 13% | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 180 | 5.9 | 100% | 9% | 47% | 12% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 175 | 6.1 | 100% | 9% | 46% | 12% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 170 | 6.9 | 100% | 12% | 40% | 11% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 164 | 6.7 | 100% | 11% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 165 | 6.9 | 100% | 9% | 41% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 169 | 6.8 | 100% | 8% | 41% | 7% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 162 | 5.9 | 100% | 6% | 44% | 7% | 24% |
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