Our Achievements
Celebrating Our Achievements
At Castleway we believe that we are always learning.
Our achievements are not just about awards or certificates.
They reflect the hard work, kindness and commitment of our whole school community.
Children, staff, parents and carers all play a part.
By learning together, trying new things and improving every day, we show children that learning does not stop. It lasts for life.
Every adult in our community is a role model.
We show children that it is good to keep learning, to reflect, and to be proud of progress as well as success.
This page celebrates what we have achieved together.
More importantly, it shows our belief that learning is a journey and we are all on it, every single day.
Wirral School of the Year 2025
Castleway Primary School was named Wirral School of the Year at the Wirral Education Awards. This award recognises schools that make a real difference for children and families. Judges praised Castleway for its caring community, happy pupils and strong support for every child.
National Inclusion Champion 2025/26
Castleway has been recognised as a National Inclusion Champion and is one of only 8 schools nationally to achieve this. This award is given to schools that lead the way in inclusive practice across the country. It shows that Castleway shares its expertise and supports other schools to improve inclusion.
Headteacher of the Year - National Teaching Awards 2025
Mr. Mycroft-Armer won the Silver Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School at the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
He was chosen from thousands of nominations because of the amazing changes he has led at Castleway Primary School. Judges praised his vision, energy and commitment to the whole school community, and his belief that every child deserves the best chance to succeed.
Early Years Man of the Year 2025
In 2025, Mr. Smith was named Early Years Man of the Year at the National Early Years Teacher Awards. He was chosen because of his excellent work supporting young children in the early years. Mr. Smith was recognised as a leader in early years education and for his commitment to helping children learn and grow in a caring environment. His skills, passion and dedication in early years stood out to the judges. Winning this award shows that Mr. Smith is one of the best in the country at what he does for early years education and that his work makes a real difference for children and families.
IQM Flagship Award 2025 - 2029
Castleway holds the Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Award, which is the highest level of this national award. It recognises schools that go above and beyond to include every child. This shows that inclusion is at the heart of everything Castleway does, every day.
Leading Parent Partnership Award
Achieving the Leading Parent Partnership Award shows that Castleway works closely with parents and carers. This award recognises schools that build strong, trusting relationships with families. It shows that parents are listened to, valued and involved in school life.
For Castleway this means:
parents feel welcome in school
communication is clear and regular
families are supported when they need help
children benefit because home and school work together
Eco Schools - Distinction
Castleway has achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction. This award recognises schools that care for the environment. Children at Castleway learn how to look after the planet and make responsible choices. Forest School forms a huge part of Castleway's curriculum offer with all year groups benefiting from these important and enjoyable sessions.
