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OpenURN 110182

The Castle School

Community special school · Newbury · RG14 2JG

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

228

Local authority

West Berkshire

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed community special school, Ages 3–19, in Newbury, West Berkshire, 228 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 37.4%.

Open schools in Newbury
42
Academies among open schools in Newbury
21% (9)
Open schools in RG14
22
Open schools in West Berkshire LA
99

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in NewburyNear RG14

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
110182

Location

Address
Love Lane, Donnington
Postcode
RG14 2JG
Town
Newbury
County
Berkshire
Local authority
West Berkshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
228
Boys / girls
163 / 65
School capacity
212
Capacity fill
228 / 212 (108%)
Free school meals
37.4%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
0163542976
Website
www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk

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