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Castledon School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Castledon School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Wickford, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–19

Age range

238

Pupils

250

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Castledon School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Castledon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Castledon School — School Information

Full address
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS12 0PW
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–19 years
Free school meals
36.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141765

Other Not applicable Schools in Wickford

If Castledon School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wickford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Castledon School

Is Castledon School oversubscribed?

Castledon School is operating close to its capacity of 250 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Castledon School?

Admission to Castledon School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Castledon School cover?

Castledon School is a not applicable school in Wickford, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Castledon School?

Castledon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.