Castle Mead Academy

Parents Don't send your child here . The teachers are awful and all of the staff to be honest . They constantly see the negative in the child constantly put them down they never encourage the children . They are just not patient enough and really don't care about the happiness of the children. All they care about is the Ofsted report so it looks good from the outside.

Full of pure corruption and dictatorship disguised as democracy. Staff never listens. Staff are being selective with who to punish. Staff abuse their power. The principal says that your voice matters, just to punish you for speaking your mind. They demand mutual respect, yet we are not respected. They promised help, just to do nothing. The principal says that we can suggest how to improve the system, yet they never listen not only to us but also to the students who are elected to be the scholar council.

unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. Despite the crucial role we played in keeping students safe and supporting their wellbeing, as support staff we were made to feel completely undervalued and invisible. There was very little support from management, The atmosphere among staff reflected this lack of care, leaving many of us feeling demoralised and unappreciated. Overall, it was disheartening to see how little respect and recognition was given to staff who genuinely cared about the students and worked hard every day to create a safe and positive environment. I would not recommend this school as a workplace for anyone considering a similar role.

Actually the worst school ever.You get almost an hour detention for gum.Also lack of funding for the skl food,its worse than dog food.Also bathrooms stink, they care more about your uniform than bullying. You can go into isolation w no breaks and lunches for the whole day if you forgot your tie.They care abt their reputation more than their own students.Sick.Also we literally had a guy bring a KNIFE to the school..

If you truly love your child and care about their wellbeing, consider the implications of sending them to this school. It appears that the institution is overly focused on maintaining a polished public image. Many parents believe they are entrusting their children to a nurturing and supportive environment where they can thrive, but that is unfortunately not the reality here. While it may seem that your child is achieving impressive grades, reaching 6+ in all subjects, the crucial question remains: is their overall wellbeing being prioritized? In this environment, it often feels like the mental and emotional health of the students is overlooked, with an alarming preoccupation with lesson attendance taking precedence over individual care. Parents connected to this school can attest to the concerning lack of attention given to the wellbeing of their children. Disturbingly, there are instances where staff members engage in behavior that amounts to bullying, leaving young children feeling upset or worthless rather than supported and valued. You may have noticed that Ofsted has rated the school as outstanding in all areas, but have you considered the reasons behind this assessment? Prior to the Ofsted visit, all the children were provided with a PowerPoint presentation that outlined expected behaviors and conduct. This preparation ensured that everyone was on the same page, contributing to the positive impression the school made during the inspection.

too strict for no reason, rude staff , only care about giving you detentions, only care about ur uniform , threaten to put you in isolation for the tiniest things then claim they want us to have an education

This school is the most shittiest school ever, Its got bullies EVERYWHERE. They claim its a ‘Great School’ but thats what you see on the outside. When your in the inside its like your in HELL

It's a great school and the staff are nice.

It’s okay. Some lessons are well taught.

Excellent teachers and high standards at Castle Mead Academy