How many pupils does Castle Academy have?

Castle Academy has 451 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of Castle Academy?

The principal of Castle Academy is Daniel Lugg.

What type of school is Castle Academy?

Castle Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Castle Academy in?

Castle Academy is in the West Northamptonshire local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Castle Academy

St George's Street, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 12 January 2022). Last inspected 6 May 2026.

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451

Pupils

19.9%

Free school meals

1 January 2014

Opened

About this school

Castle Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire. The school has 451 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 12 January 2022). Last inspected 6 May 2026. The Principal is Daniel Lugg. The school is administered by West Northamptonshire local authority. It belongs to EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 January 2014.

School details

Principal: Daniel Lugg
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 140362

Contact

01604346802 enquiries@castle.emat.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Castle Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (West Northamptonshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

69%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →