Castle School, Cambridge
Contact details for the school

School Name: Castle School, Cambridge
Address: Courtney Way
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB4 2EE
Telephone Number: 01223 442400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Whysall
Capacity: 234
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (65% boys & 35% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.9%

Location and administration

URN: 134972
DfE Number: 873/7026
UKPRN: 10017832
UPRN: 10002562871
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Cambridge (E07000008)
Constituency: Cambridge (E14001149)
Electoral Ward: West Chesterton (E05013063)

Easting & Northing: 545185E, 260050N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 12.6" N 0° 7' 26.6" E
Plus Code: 9F4264CF+3J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. OA - Cambridge (0.3km)
  2. Milton Road Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Chesterton Community College (0.3km)
  4. Arbury Primary School (0.4km)
  5. St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  6. North Cambridge Academy (0.8km)
  7. Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) (0.8km)
  8. Colleges Nursery School (0.9km)
  9. Mayfield Primary School (1.1km)
  10. The Grove Primary School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Helen Andrews - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 May 2022.
  • Mr Nick Brenton - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2019 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Ricardo Bryant-Jorge - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Ben Hawes - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Ms Laureen Hodge - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mr Nicholas Jennett - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Ms Ruth Jordan - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Ms Selvaprabha Chellappan Kadirvelu - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Langran - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2006 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Donna Lovett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Ms Kathy Notley - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Rhys Paterson - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Ms Lidia Ripamonti - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mr Alex Williamson - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2028.