Castle Wood Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Gainsborough (Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Castle Wood Academy embodies the spirit of "Being the Best We Can Be," rooted in our values of Wellbeing, Engagement, Aspiration, and Resilience. We prioritise each child's wellbeing, fostering a nurturing environment where they feel valued. Our dedicated team build strong relationships with students, ensuring they are engaged in their learning journey.
With a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, we inspire aspiration and help develop resilience. We value collaboration with parents and the community, creating a supportive network that empowers every child to thrive. Castle Wood Academy is an excellent choice for families and children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Lego
- Music
- Yoga
Key facts
- URN
- 140329
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Gainsborough
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (5 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Holly Anderson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Beckie Lett | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Geoffrey Waddington | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Maria Williams | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Melanie Ryan | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
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