Attainment & Progress
Celebrating Achievements 2024-2025
At Castledon, we celebrate all pathways equally, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills and qualifications for their next steps in life. Our tailored approach fosters growth, independence and success, with every achievement reflecting the school’s commitment to meeting individual needs through personalised learning.
The school’s holistic approach enables access to a variety of academic and vocational qualifications, allowing students to excel in areas that align with their strengths. Vocational achievements continue to expand, with success in areas such as NCFE Level 1 Art and Design, Gateway Level 1/2 Graphic Design, Asdan Land Management, WJEC Level 1 Sport, WJEC Level 1 Car Maintenance, WJEC Level 1 Humanities, NCFE Level 1 Photography, Asdan in Animal Care, Asdan in Drama and Music. GCSE results demonstrate the school’s ability to support academic rigour alongside practical skill development. Recent highlights include 2 students achieved GCSE Art and Design, with grades 8 and 5. 1 student achieved Maths grade 3 and English grade 4 GCSE.
Science continues to be a strength, with the Gateway Level 1 Award in Applied Science showing a significant increase, rising from 47.36% (2022/23) to 83.33% (2023/24) and continuing to 66.6% in (2024/25). In post-16 all students left achieving English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications. These achievements reflect the school’s focus on preparing students for independence and future employment.
Despite variability in cohort sizes and needs, the school maintains high standards. Year-to-year fluctuations in data reflect the individualised pathways offered, but every student is given the opportunity to achieve their personal best. A broad range of qualifications, from Entry Level to Level 2, ensures progression and builds confidence, competence and independence.
Ultimately, Castledon’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, across both academic qualifications and vocational studies, including life skills such as cooking, sport and bike maintenance. These achievements prepare students for diverse interests and aspirations, equipping them for the next stage of their journey with confidence and pride.
Explore our performance through the DfE School and College Performance Tables:
Statutory Data Report
Key Stage 2
0% achieved Reading, writing, maths combined
0% achieved reading, writing, maths combined higher level
No progress or scaled score data available
Key Stage 4
Progress 8 - no data available
% grade 5 or above in English/ Maths - no data available
Attainment 8 - no data available
% Pupils staying in education/ entering employment 96% (vs. 93% for Essex/ National - all sectors)
% Pupils entered for EBAC - no data available
EBAC average point score - no data available
Key Stage 5
No data available
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Key Stage 4 (Year 11) Academic Achievements English, Maths, and Science 2025 |
2024-2025 |
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English EL1 Functional Skills |
23.3% |
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English EL2 Functional Skills |
50% |
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English EL3 Functional Skills |
16.6% |
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Maths EL1 Functional Skills |
23.3% |
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Maths EL2 Functional Skills |
50% |
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Maths EL3 Functional Skills |
23.3% |
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Gateway Level 1 Award in Applied Science |
66.6% |
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Board |
Year 11 Vocational Achievements Our vocational curriculum supports a variety of pathways 2024 |
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Pearsons |
Home Cooking Skills Level 1 |
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Gateway |
Entry Level 3 Digital Photography |
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ASDAN |
Expressive Arts Short Courses (Music and Drama) Land-Based Sector Short Course |
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WJEC |
Humanities Pathway Sport and Fitness |
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AQA |
ICT Unit Awards |
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NCFE |
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Art and Design) |
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Sixth Form Achievements English, Maths, and Science 2025 |
2024-2025 |
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English EL2 Functional Skill |
29.4% |
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English EL3 Functional Skills |
5.8% |
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English Level 1 Functional Skills |
5.8% |
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GCSE English (9-4 achieved) |
5.8% |
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Maths EL2 Functional Skills |
29.4% |
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Maths EL3 Functional Skills |
11.8% |
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GCSE Maths (9-4 achieved) |
5.8% |
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Edexcel Level 1 Award in Number and Measure |
11.8% |
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Vocational Successes |
2024-2025 |
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GCSE Art and Design (grade 9-4) |
2 students (grade 8 and grade 5) |
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NCFE |
Level 1 Award in Photography Level 1 Award in Food and Cookery Skills Level 1 Occupational Studies for the workplace |
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Gateway |
Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Graphic Design Level Award in Skills for Creative Industries |
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ASDAN |
Animal Care Short Course |
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WJEC |
Entry Level 3 award in Sport and Fitness |
