Open Special Mixed

Castle School

Odell Road, Walsall, WS3 2ED
230 Pupils
205 Capacity
7–18 Age Range
59.20% FSM %
159 Boys
71 Girls
About Castle School

Castle School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Walsall and the surrounding area in Walsall with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 230 pupils on roll. School capacity: 205. Current headteacher: Christine Fraser.

Information on Castle School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Walsall and Bloxwich
Ward Birchills Leamore
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 Not applicable
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10015226
URN 104269
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ben Davis Chair of Governors 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Murray Chair of Governors 21/09/2021 08/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Helen Forrest Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Foster Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Fraser Governor 07/04/2008 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Robins Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Hannah Shepherd Governor 25/11/2021 07/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Joy Smith Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Elton Watson Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Wylde Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Walsall, Walsall.
Castle School has 230 pupils, with a capacity of 205.
Castle School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
The Headteacher at Castle School is Mrs Christine Fraser.
Castle School is at Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 2ED, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Castle School: Has a sixth form.
Castle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Christine Fraser
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 2ED
Location
Quick Summary
URN 104269
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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