Progress Schools - Northamptonshire vs Castle Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Castle Academy
Northampton
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
13–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
29
455
Capacity
50
420
Occupancy
58%
108%
FSM %
-
20.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Feb 2026
May 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
10.3
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
10.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
78%
KS2 Maths
-
93%
KS2 Writing
-
81%