Open Special Mixed

The Castle School

Love Lane, Newbury, RG14 2JG
199 Pupils
212 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
44.30% FSM %
142 Boys
57 Girls
About The Castle School

Located in Newbury (RG14 2JG), The Castle School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of West Berkshire.

It has 199 pupils on roll. School capacity: 212. Current headteacher: Jon Hewitt.

Data for The Castle School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Newbury
Ward Newbury Speen
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017001
URN 110182
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Cabell Chair of Governors 17/12/2025 16/12/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr William Alexander Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Adrian Crawford Governor 17/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Davis Governor 17/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher Fisher Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Indira Hann Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Hewitt Governor 01/09/2011 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Charles Kowalski Governor 17/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Markham Governor 20/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily Owles Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Seymour Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Castle School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Newbury, West Berkshire.
The Castle School has 199 pupils, with a capacity of 212.
The Castle School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Castle School is Mr Jon Hewitt.
The Castle School is at Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Castle School: Has a sixth form.
The Castle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jon Hewitt
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 2JG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 110182
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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