Attainment & Progress
Celebrating Achievements 2023-2024
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 enable 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 BTEC Level 1 Art and Design, Gateway Level 1 Graphic Design and Level 1 Hair and Beauty. GCSE results demonstrate the school’s ability to support academic rigour alongside practical skill development. Recent highlights include two students achieving Grade 7s in English, strong outcomes in Maths, with students earning Grades 8 and 4, and exceptional success in Art and Design, where one student achieved a Grade 9.
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). In post-16 education, students are enjoying continued success in vocational subjects such as Level 2 BTEC Home Cooking Skills and Level 1 Photography, as well as achieving strong results in English Functional Skills qualifications, including an increase in Level 2 outcomes to 33.33% in 2023/24. 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
Key Stage 4 (Year 11) Academic Achievements
English, Maths, and Science (2021–2024)
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2023/24 |
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English EL1 Functional Skills |
45.83% |
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English EL2 Functional Skills |
37.5% |
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English EL3 Functional Skills |
16.66% |
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Maths EL1 Functional Skills |
66.66% |
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Maths EL2 Functional Skills |
20.83% |
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Maths EL3 Functional Skills |
16.66% |
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Entry Level 1 Unit Awards Maths |
12.5% |
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Edexcel Level 1 Award in Number and Measure |
4.16% |
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Gateway Level 1 Award in Applied Science |
83.33% |
Year 11 Vocational Achievements
Our vocational curriculum supports a variety of pathways:
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2023/24 |
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Pearson |
n/a |
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Gateway |
Entry Level 3 Award in Vocational Studies (Art and Cookery) Entry Level 3 Photography Entry Level 3 Sport and Vocational Studies |
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ASDAN |
Expressive Arts Short Courses (Music and Drama) Land Based Sector Short Course Bike and Car Maintenance Lifeskills Challenge Awards |
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WJEC |
Humanities Pathway Unit Awards |
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AQA |
ICT Unit Awards |
Sixth Form Achievements
English, Maths, and Science (2021–2024)
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2023/24 |
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English EL2 Functional Skills |
6.66% |
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English EL3 Functional Skills |
46.66% |
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English Level 2 Functional Skills |
33.33% |
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GCSE English (9-4 achieved) |
3 GCSE English Language (1 at Grade 7 and 2 at Grade 4) |
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Maths EL2 Functional Skills |
46.66% |
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Maths EL3 Functional Skills |
26.66% |
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GCSE Maths (9-4 achieved) |
2 students (Grade 4) |
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Edexcel Level 1 Award in Number and Measure |
33.33% |
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GCSE Biology |
1 student Grade 5 |
Vocational Successes
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2023/24 |
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GCSE Art and Design (grade 9-4) |
2 students (grade 9 and grade 4) |
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NCFE |
Level 1 Award in Photography Level 2 Award in Food and Cookery Skills |
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Gateway |
Level 1 Award in Graphic Design Level 1 Award in Skills for Creative Industries (drama) Level 1 Certificate in Sport Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty |
