Castle School, Cambridge

About Castle School, Cambridge

Castle School, Cambridge is a community special school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 235 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

235 / 234 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE

Phone

01223442400

Head Teacher

Charlotte Whysall

Website

www.castleschool.info

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle School, Cambridge?

Castle School, Cambridge is a community special school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Castle School, Cambridge have?

Castle School, Cambridge has 235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castle School, Cambridge's Ofsted rating?

Castle School, Cambridge was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Castle School, Cambridge perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Castle School, Cambridge met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Castle School, Cambridge?

Castle School, Cambridge is located at Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE.