The Castle School
Ofsted: Outstanding
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Castle School is a special school in Newbury for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 October 2014, report published 10 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 212
Schools near The Castle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Vocational School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Engaging Potential | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mary Hare School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 31.5 |
| The Grange School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Priors Court School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Dr Paul Van Walwyk
- Phone
- 0163542976
- Address
- Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- URN
- 110182
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.