Castle Wood Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Avenue Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1EH |
| Phone | 01427811516 |
| Reference Number | 140329 |
Castle Wood Academy is performing well overall, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school is noted for its inclusive approach, where pupils, including those with SEND, meet high expectations and show enthusiasm for learning. The newly appointed headteacher has quickly identified areas for improvement, illustrating a positive direction for the school's future. The supportive environment and focus on reading are key strengths that contribute to pupils feeling safe and engaged at school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 280 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.71%
Girls: 44.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 2 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 5 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 6 | 26 | 31 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive and welcoming school environment
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff
- Clear monitoring systems in place for pupil achievement
- Emphasis on pupils understanding and respecting diverse cultures
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in leadership oversight
- Inconsistent quality of feedback to pupils
- Some pupils struggle to recall and connect learning effectively
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Gainsborough Nursery School
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR |
0.41 miles |
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Handel House Preparatory School
The Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JB |
0.44 miles |
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN |
0.55 miles |
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Mercer's Wood Academy
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2PD |
0.55 miles |
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White's Wood Academy
Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TJ |
0.83 miles |
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Morton Trentside Primary School
Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Morton Trentside Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3AH |
0.83 miles |
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU |
0.84 miles |
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Baines Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1TE |
0.88 miles |
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1SW |
0.89 miles |
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Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB |
1.39 miles |
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN |
1.44 miles |
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Beckingham Primary School
The Limes, Beckingham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4QN |
2.53 miles |
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Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP |
2.91 miles |
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Walkeringham Primary School
Millbaulk Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4LL |
3.25 miles |
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Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX |
3.27 miles |
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Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Middle Street, Corringham, Corringham Ce Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5QS |
3.31 miles |
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Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Grovewood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 4EH |
3.53 miles |
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Sturton CofE Primary School
Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9HQ |
4.77 miles |
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North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Sturton Road, South Wheatley, North Wheatley C of E Primary, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9DH |
4.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST |
0.35 miles |
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Castles Education
12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU |
0.59 miles |
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The Gainsborough Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
0.6 miles |
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Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB |
0.62 miles |