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Castle Wood Academy

West Lindsey, DN21 1EHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#12,171
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Wood Academy

Castle Wood Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 51 applications for just 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those 51 applicants, 26 put the school as their first preference, and all 26 received an offer. This level of demand suggests parents in West Lindsey see something they like. The school itself is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11, with 280 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so there is room to grow. Headteacher Melanie Ryan leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, was rated Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. Every graded area — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Avenue, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, DN21 1EH
HeadteacherMelanie Ryan
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils280
Free School Meals (FSM)35.7%
School Capacity280 / 420 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsDining HallSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingDanceGymnasticsNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Wood Academy

Castle Wood Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.