Castle Academy

About Castle Academy

Castle Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 451 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 74.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

451 / 420 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

St George's Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR

Phone

01604346802

Principal

Daniel Lugg

Website

http://castle.emat.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Academy?

Castle Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Castle Academy have?

Castle Academy has 451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

69% of pupils at Castle Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle Academy is part of EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Castle Academy?

Castle Academy is located at St George's Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR.