How many pupils does Castle Wood Academy have?

Castle Wood Academy has 280 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castle Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Castle Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024).

How does Castle Wood Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Castle Wood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castle Wood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle Wood Academy is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD.

Where is Castle Wood Academy?

Castle Wood Academy is located at The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH.

Castle Wood Academy

The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH

Good

Inspected 13 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

40%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

280

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Castle Wood Academy

Castle Wood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 280 pupils on roll. It is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 280 / 420 (67%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

35.3%

Free school meals

4.8%

EAL

5.4%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

40%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

12.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

14.47

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

19.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

11.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£45,638

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,494 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.49

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,161

Spend per pupil

£7,375

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

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: The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH
Phone: 01427811516
Executive Headteacher: Melanie Ryan
Website: https://castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Wood Academy?: Castle Wood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Castle Wood Academy have?: Castle Wood Academy has 280 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Castle Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?: Castle Wood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024).
How does Castle Wood Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 40% of pupils at Castle Wood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Castle Wood Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castle Wood Academy is part of TALL OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Where is Castle Wood Academy?: Castle Wood Academy is located at The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1EH.

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