How many pupils does Castlewood School have?

Castlewood School has 99 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castlewood School's Ofsted rating?

Castlewood School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Castlewood School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Castlewood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.2 in 2025/26.

How does Castlewood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Castlewood School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castlewood School is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Castlewood School?

Castlewood School is located at Lanchester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 9LF.

Castlewood School

Lanchester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 9LF

Requires Improvement

Inspected 19 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

9.2

Attainment 8

4–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Castlewood School

Castlewood School is an academy special sponsor led in Birmingham, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 99 pupils on roll. It is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 73.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Solihull →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 99 / 96 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

73.2%

Free school meals

EAL

98.0%

SEN support

2.0%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

20.7%

Overall absence

53.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

19.71

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

5.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

11.97

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£43,538

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,542 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£29,394

Spend per pupil

£33,182

Income per pupil

47%

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: Lanchester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 9LF
Phone: 01217489760
Head Teacher: Joanne Roberts
Website: http://castlewoodschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castlewood School?: Castlewood School is an academy special sponsor led in Birmingham, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Castlewood School have?: Castlewood School has 99 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Castlewood School's Ofsted rating?: Castlewood School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
How does Castlewood School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Castlewood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.2 in 2025/26.
How does Castlewood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Castlewood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Castlewood School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castlewood School is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Castlewood School?: Castlewood School is located at Lanchester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 9LF.