Compare Castledon School and Children's Support Service and The Pioneer School

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: Castledon School (Not applicable) in Wickford; Children's Support Service (Not applicable) in Wickford; The Pioneer School (Not applicable) in Basildon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castledon School, Children's Support Service and The Pioneer School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and pupil referral unit type located around Wickford, Essex and Basildon, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Pioneer School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Castledon School), published Jan 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for The Pioneer School (Jun 2019). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 35–40%, range 35–40%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and LIFT SCHOOLS.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Castledon School SS12 0PW	Children's Support Service SS11 7JZ	The Pioneer School SS14 2LA
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Wickford Essex SS12 0PW	Wickford Essex SS11 7JZ	Basildon Essex SS14 2LA
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jan 2019	2 23 Jan 2017	1 11 Jun 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	198	170
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Essex (881)	LIFT SCHOOLS
Website	www.castledon.org	www.css-essex.co.uk	—
Telephone	01268761252	01268552482	01268243300
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castledon School

SS12 0PW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Wickford
Essex
SS12 0PW
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.castledon.org
Telephone: 01268761252

Children's Support Service

SS11 7JZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Wickford
Essex
SS11 7JZ
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.css-essex.co.uk
Telephone: 01268552482

The Pioneer School

SS14 2LA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Basildon
Essex
SS14 2LA
Ofsted: 1 11 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: —
Telephone: 01268243300

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.