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Castlewood School

Academy special sponsor led · Birmingham · B36 9LF

Ages 4–16 · 97 pupils · Solihull

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

9.9

Overall absence

19.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-23

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.15
−20+2
Attainment 89.9
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.8

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
91.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence19.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)55.0%
Unauthorised8.7%
Authorised absence
10.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
12.0%
Enrolments in measure
100

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

97 pupils · 96 places

Pupils on roll
97
Boys / girls
81 / 16
School capacity
96
Capacity fill
97 / 96 (101%)
Free school meals
73.2%
FSM pupils
71
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Manor Hall Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Roberts

Location

Address
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich
Postcode
B36 9LF
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Solihull
District
Solihull
Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
96 on roll / 96 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 4–16, in Birmingham, Solihull, 97 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 73.2%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B36
18
Open schools in Solihull LA
90

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B36

  • Park Hall Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B36 9HF · Solihull

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Heights Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools special

    Solihull · B36 0DD · Solihull

    Ages 7–16

    • Absence18.3%
    • FSM58.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Castle Bromwich Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B36 0HD · Solihull

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM37.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Smith's Wood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B36 0SZ · Solihull

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM52.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Water Orton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B46 1SG · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM18.1%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Roberts
Telephone
01217489760
Website
http://castlewoodschool.co.uk/

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