Best 3 Not applicable schools in Berkshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Castle School (Not applicable) in Newbury; Addington School (Not applicable) in Reading; CAMHS Phoenix School (Not applicable) in Wokingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Castle School, Addington School and CAMHS Phoenix School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, academy special converter and pupil referral unit type located around Newbury, Berkshire, Reading, Berkshire and Wokingham, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Castle School), published Dec 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for The Castle School (Dec 2014). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–40–45%; all within the ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	The Castle School RG14 2JG	Addington School RG5 3EU	CAMHS Phoenix School RG41 2RE
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Newbury Berkshire RG14 2JG	Reading Berkshire RG5 3EU	Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2RE
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Dec 2014	1 5 Sep 2013	1 10 Jun 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	212	255	—
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Berkshire (869)	ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST	Wokingham (872)
Website	www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk	addington.schooljotter2.com	camhsphoenix.wokingham.sch.uk
Telephone	0163542976	01189669073	01189046589
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Castle School

RG14 2JG

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 2JG
Ofsted: 1 10 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Berkshire (869)
Website: www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk
Telephone: 0163542976

Addington School

RG5 3EU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG5 3EU
Ofsted: 1 5 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: addington.schooljotter2.com
Telephone: 01189669073

CAMHS Phoenix School

RG41 2RE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2RE
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wokingham (872)
Website: camhsphoenix.wokingham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01189046589

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.