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Castle Hill School

2 Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH

Independent
Ages 7–14
Mixed

Overview

Castle Hill School is an independent school (other independent special school) in Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands, for pupils aged 7–14. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type
Other independent special school
Establishment group
Special schools
Age range
Ages 7–14
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Sixth form
No
School capacity
20
Pupils on roll
17
URN
146078

Admissions

Local authority
Staffordshire

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

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Ofsted report card

Inspected 27 January 2026 · Published 8 May 2026

Renewed education inspection framework (non-association independent schools)

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Needs attention
Achievement
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Early years (where applicable)
Not applicable
Post-16 provision (where applicable)
Not applicable
Leadership and governance
Needs attention

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Independent school standards

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Overall compliance

Did not meet all standards

Complies with its registration agreement.

Previous inspection information

  • Ofsted inspection

    Inspected 5 March 2024 · Published 18 April 2024

    Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement

    Safeguarding was effective: Yes

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address
2 Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH
Local authority
Staffordshire

Inspection

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Inspectorate
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