Castles Education
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 12 Acland Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2SU |
| Phone | 01427253117 |
| Reference Number | 147170 |
Castles Education has made significant progress since its previous inspections, transforming its curriculum and improving the quality of education. The school now meets all independent school standards checked during this inspection, demonstrating an effective response to past concerns regarding curriculum structure and teaching quality. Positive relationships are evident between staff and pupils, with the introduction of innovative programs catering to students' interests and needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.7%
Girls: 19.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Mar 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school has implemented a comprehensive new curriculum policy across most subjects.
- Pupils are beginning to read with increasing accuracy and confidence thanks to a new reading and phonics curriculum.
- Staff training and development has led to marked improvements in teaching quality.
- Leaders have a strong commitment to promoting pupils' well-being.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff are highlighted.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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