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The Castle School Catchment Area

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

The Castle School is a community special not applicable school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 212 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

199

Pupils

212

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

The Castle School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Castle School is set by West Berkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

The Castle School — School Information

Full address
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
110182

Other Not applicable Schools in Newbury

If The Castle School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Castle School

Is The Castle School oversubscribed?

The Castle School is operating close to its capacity of 212 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Castle School?

Admission to The Castle School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 The Castle School cover?

The Castle School is a not applicable school in Newbury, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Castle School?

The Castle School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.