Castles Education
School summary
Castles Education is a small independent school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with around 114 pupils on roll. Its size places it firmly among the more intimate independent settings, where pupils are likely to be known well by staff. The school is co-educational and takes pupils from age 11, with entry assessed at the 11+ stage. Headed by Mr Andy Fyfe, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, with Mathematics, English Language and Biology among the more popular subjects chosen by pupils. The compact roll allows for small classes and close attention to individual progress through to public examinations.
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Andy Fyfe
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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Castles Education 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.