Castles Education
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · DN21 2SU
A small independent school in Gainsborough, Castles Education has around 114 pupils on its roll and is inspected by the ISI. Led by headteacher Mr Andy Fyfe, it offers a compact, GCSE-focused setting for mixed pupils entering from age 11. With numbers this modest, families can expect a small-school environment rather than a large institution. Entry at 11+ is available for those considering the school as a fee-paying alternative in Lincolnshire.
114
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 114
- Location
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- www.castleseducation.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Andy Fyfe
Latest results
Attainment 8
6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Teaching leads to GCSE qualifications, with Mathematics, English Language and Biology among the popular subjects studied. The published attainment figures are low against national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 6.0 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Parents will want to discuss these results directly with the school and understand the context behind them.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
The last word
A very small independent option in Gainsborough where prospective families should weigh the intimate scale carefully against the published academic figures.
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Castles Education 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Castles Education located?
Castles Education is located at 12 Acland Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2SU.
What type of school is Castles Education?
Castles Education is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Castles Education?
Castles Education has approximately 114 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.