Castlebar Primary School

Welcome to Castlebar School. We are an Outstanding Local Authority special school for children aged 4-11 yo and cater for children with complex learning difficulties including autism and other sensory impairments. Some children have challenging behaviours.

We are very proud of all the children at Castlebar and want all our children to achieve the best possible outcomes. The children at Castlebar make great progress, especially in the core areas of communication, independence and socialisation. They are remarkable children and deserve the very best we can give.

The staff are hardworking, dedicated and highly skilled and work with other professionals to provide the best school provision possible. Our parents/carers are partners and we want to work with them in their child’s journey through Castlebar School.

Castlebar school has specialist facilities designed to meet the needs of our pupils. In 2015 and 2018 extensive refurbishment works were carried out to extend the school, remodel classrooms and provide additional facilities to enhance the learning and development of our pupils.

Each classroom has an interactive white board with connection to the internet and school network. Pupils have access to a wide range of ICT resources including touch screen PCs, laptops/tablets and cause and effect toys. Classrooms are bright and airy and are well resourced to meet the educational and sensory needs of pupils. There is also a well-stocked school library.

Whether you’re an existing Castlebar parent, a new parent looking for the right school for your child, or a teacher/support staff looking for your next career move I hope you find everything you need. If you have any questions about the school, or suggestions for any further information you’d like to see on the website, please contact us.

Values and Ethos
To provide an inclusive, outstanding education for children (4-11 years) who have complex moderate to severe learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum conditions.

Castlebar School’s Vision

• To provide a warm, safe and welcoming school
• To encourage all children to express themselves creatively
• To create a well organised and effective learning environment
• To present all children with challenges that will equip them to realise their full potential
• To differentiate the national curriculum to meet all children’s special educational needs
• To develop a skilled and highly motivated workforce
• To develop all children’s communication, socialisation and independence skills
• To encourage and promote British Values of mutual respect and tolerance within a multicultural community