Castlefell School
Castlefell School is an independent special school in Bristol for pupils aged 8 to 16. It has 44 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Castlefell School is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
Ofsted inspection: April 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Silverhill Brake Rudgeway Bristol BS35 3NS |
| Reference Number | 150377 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.73%
Girls: 27.27% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Castlefell School has shown a commendable performance as it embarks on its educational journey, being in its first standard inspection since opening in March 2024. The school, catering to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, has established high expectations for pupil learning and personal development. Staff foster strong relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel settled and supported, enabling them to overcome past negative educational experiences. The inclusion of a broad curriculum and tailored therapies highlights the school’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong and effective relationships between staff and pupils.
- Cohesive and effective staff team.
- Comprehensive support for pupils' special educational needs.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that meets independent school standards.
- Effective strategies to improve pupil attendance.
- A successful 'Futures programme' providing career guidance.
- Good safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of high expectations for behaviour by some staff.
- Occasional gaps in addressing pupils' prior knowledge in teaching.
- Minor disruptions during transitions between lessons.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Castlefell School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 97.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Castlefell School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Castlefell School is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
When was Castlefell School last inspected by Ofsted?
Castlefell School was last inspected in April 2025.
How many pupils does Castlefell School have?
Castlefell School has 44 pupils on roll.
What age range does Castlefell School cover?
Castlefell School for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Castlefell School?
Castlefell School is at Silverhill Brake, Rudgeway, Bristol, BS35 3NS.