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Best 3 Not applicable schools in West Berkshire – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Castle School (Not applicable) in Newbury; iCollege Alternative Provision (Not applicable) in Newbury; Mary Hare School (Not applicable) in Newbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Castle School, iCollege Alternative Provision and Mary Hare School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, pupil referral unit and non-maintained special school type located around Newbury, Berkshire and Newbury. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Castle School), published Dec 2014. The lowest is 2 (iCollege Alternative Provision), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for iCollege Alternative Provision (Jun 2022). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 40–45%, range 20–25%–60–65%; all under West Berkshire local authority.

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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
iCollege Alternative Provision
RG14 1QY
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location
Newbury
RG14 1QY
Ofsted
2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils
≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
West Berkshire (869)
Website
www.icollege.org.uk
Telephone
0163548872
Mary Hare School
RG14 3BQ
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 3BQ
Ofsted
2 6 Sep 2016
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
West Berkshire (869)
Website
www.maryhare.org.uk
Telephone
01635244200

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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.
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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.