Excellent pastoral support

We collaborate with children’s mental health charity Place2Be to support our pupils. Our on-site kitchen take pride in preparing fresh, healthy lunches for pupils every day.

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State-of-the-art digital resources

Every child from Year 3 receives a Chromebook and access to a range of high-quality digital resources.

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Castledown Students

Ark Music Programme

Designed to foster a life-long love of music, the Ark Music Programme offers a wealth of experience for all pupils at all levels, including an annual Music Gala where pupils have the opportunity to perform at a national level.

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Part of Ark Schools Network

Ark schools have an proven record of continually improving learner outcomes.

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Highly trained, passionate staff

A teacher affects a pupil's achievement more than any other factor. As part of Ark Schools, our teachers access sector-leading training and expertise from across the network.

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World-expanding extracurricular offer

Life at our Academy is so much more than just lessons. Whether learning an instrument, taking part in a school performance, representing the school at sport, or something else entirely, we are confident every pupil will find an extra-curricular activity they love at our school.

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Castledown Students