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Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

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Castle School is located in Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE1 3TQ.

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Castle School serves students aged 5 to 18.

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Castle School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Castle School

Castle School is an all-through alternative provision school in Derby, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

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OfstedGood · 2023

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What kind of school is Castle School?

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Ages: 5–18
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: Yes (stays to 18)

The area around this school

Environment score: 15/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access31/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Castle School Ofsted Rating: Good

Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Castle School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Castle School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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