ADVISORY
CHRIS DAVIS
Chris has worked in education for more than 36 years with the majority of that time with pupils displaying Complex Special Educational Needs. In his role as Headteacher/Principal of one of the largest special schools/academies in the UK, he gained many valuable experiences that have informed his practice as a Consultant to Schools and Local Authorities. He currently provides advice and support in many key areas including: School/Academy Development, Management Support and Development, and Curriculum Planning and Development.
Chair of Advisory Board
ZAHEER ESAT
I am a passionate leader with a breadth of experience in providing vision, strategic direction, planning for growth, and developing rich cultures that foster high-impact outcomes. My vast and varied experiences allow me to think outside of the box and I strive to always lead with a clear vision, a moral purpose, flexibility, resilience, and an unrelenting optimism that we can accomplish our goals.
Proprietor
ANTONIA NOBLE
Antonia’s career spans more than 25 years. She has worked as a criminal barrister, but she has also been in professional roles that have given her unique insights into the public sector at all levels, including children’s and adult services at a large County Local Authority. She has years of experience in various educational settings in government and advisory capacities, alternative provision providers, higher education, and Special Educational Needs Disabilities Multi-Academies Trust, where she is the vice chair. She also serves as a governor for mainstream schools in the Gloucestershire area. Her current focus is developing and delivering safeguarding courses for others, and teaching social workers who work in any capacity with safeguarding.
Safeguarding and Data Protection Expert
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
MARIE STOCK
“Protecting students. Supporting staff. Strengthening school culture. Our DSL creates a school where every child feels safe, valued, and understood.”
Senior Leadership Team, Designated Safeguarding Lead
VICKIE PERKINS
Head Teacher, Cirriculum Design and Therapeutic Learning Specialist
“Leading with vision, care, and creativity — Our Head Teacher shapes learning that empowers every child.”
WE would be delighted to welcome you
At Castle View, we understand that every child arrives with their own story, their own strengths, and their own challenges. Our role is to meet them exactly where they are — with warmth, expertise, and an unwavering belief in their potential. We are a specialist SEMH school with a trauma-informed approach, but more importantly, we are a place where children feel seen, valued, and genuinely understood.
Our staff team is dedicated, skilled, and deeply passionate about helping each learner grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether through our rich and personalised curriculum, our therapeutic support services, or the nurturing relationships that anchor our school culture, we work tirelessly to create an environment where pupils can reconnect with learning and rebuild confidence in themselves.
We believe education should open doors, spark curiosity, and help children discover who they are and who they can become. Every success — big or small — is celebrated here, because progress looks different for every learner, and every achievement matters.
As you explore our website, I hope you feel the warmth, care, and commitment that define Castle View School. We are incredibly proud of our pupils, our staff, and our community — and we look forward to working in partnership with families, carers, professionals, and, most importantly, the young people at the centre of everything we do.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our school. If you would like to arrange a visit, meet the team, or find out more about our offer, please do get in touch — we would be delighted to welcome you.