Castle Academy

About Castle Academy

Castle Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Castle Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Lugg, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4542nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.

Castle Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 59 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Castle Academy include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Castle Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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