Compare Castle School, Cambridge and Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

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: Castle School, Cambridge (Not applicable) in Cambridge; Olive AP Academy - Cambridge (Not applicable) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle School, Cambridge and Olive AP Academy - Cambridge. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy alternative provision converter type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and Cambridge. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Olive AP Academy - Cambridge), published Sep 2022. The lowest is 3 (Castle School, Cambridge), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle School, Cambridge (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–45–50%; all within the OLIVE ACADEMIES trust.

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Attribute	Castle School, Cambridge CB4 2EE	Olive AP Academy - Cambridge CB4 2BD
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2EE	Cambridge CB4 2BD
Latest Ofsted	3 25 Jun 2024	2 30 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	234	50
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cambridgeshire (873)	OLIVE ACADEMIES
Website	www.castleschool.info	apcambridge.oliveacademies.org.uk
Telephone	01223442400	01223375514
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Castle School, Cambridge

CB4 2EE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 2EE
Ofsted: 3 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.castleschool.info
Telephone: 01223442400

Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

CB4 2BD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Cambridge
CB4 2BD
Ofsted: 2 30 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OLIVE ACADEMIES
Website: apcambridge.oliveacademies.org.uk
Telephone: 01223375514

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.

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