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Castle View School

Castle Point, SS8 7FHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Castle View School

Castle View School is a mixed secondary in Castle Point, within the Essex local authority, serving pupils from 11 to 16. Essex has 86 state secondary schools, seven of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s most recent inspection graded it as Requires Improvement, placing it below the county’s strongest performers. For context, the top-ranked schools in the area include King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Colchester Royal Grammar School, and Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, all of which achieve well above average Progress 8 scores. Castle View’s headteacher, Steve Durkin, leads a school of 1,054 pupils, and the school has no religious character. While it does not compete academically with the grammar schools nearby, it offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, film club, drama, debate, coding, choir, and eco club, which may appeal to families looking for a community-focused secondary with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFoksville Road, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 7FH
HeadteacherSteve Durkin
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,054

Facilities

6
Tennis CourtsSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsTheatreSports HallScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballMartial ArtsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghFilm ClubDramaDebateBook ClubCodingChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: castleviewschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle View School

Castle View School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.