Castle Wood Special School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Castle Wood Special School
Address: 50 Deedmore Road
Town/City: Coventry
County: West Midlands
Postcode: CV2 1FN
Telephone Number: 02 4767 9060
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Rebekah Hayes
Capacity: 160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (74% boys & 26% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 135569
DfE Number: 331/7024
UKPRN: 10076625
UPRN: 100071402013
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Coventry (E08000026)
Constituency: Coventry East (E14001180)
Electoral Ward: Henley (E05001223)

Easting & Northing: 436733E, 282119N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 26' 11.23" N 1° 27' 39.47" W
Plus Code: 9C4WCGPQ+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Lindsay Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Lucy Bishop-Timings - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 June 2028.
  • Ms Margaret Chapman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rebekah Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Julie McBride - Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2027.
  • Mrs Sophie Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Mr Aukarsh Samanthula - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2029.