We are extremely proud to inform you that following our full Ofsted Inspection in November 2021 the overall judgement is that we are a GOOD school. With Leadership and management judged as OUTSTANDING.

The summary evaluation of the inspection is as follows:

Overall effectiveness : Good

Quality of Education : Good

Behaviour and attitudes: Good

Personal development : Good

Leadership and management : Outstanding

Early Years Provision : Good

The report is certainly worth a more thorough read as it is overwhelmingly positive and reflects the progress we have made as a school since becoming part of Ark in September 2017. The full report can be found here

We are particularly proud that the inspectors recognised that: our teaching of maths and reading has been seen as exceptional, Pupils with SEND are well supported and that positive relationships between staff and children sit at the heart of our school. 

Leadership at all levels was judged as outstanding and this means we are in an excellent position to make further improvements as we move forward.

As a school, and with the support of the Trust, we will continue to work to improve in the area identified for further improvement.  It is our challenge to see that every element of our work reaches the highest possible levels. I know that we will have your continued support in the work we will be doing together to make Ark Castledown exceptional in all areas.

This is a fantastic achievement for everyone in our school community. I would particularly like to thank all our school staff who work hard every day to ensure the school is the best it can be, and of course our wonderful pupils who continue to work hard and amaze us on a daily basis.