The Castle School

Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressWellington Road, TA1 5AU
URN136916

School Census

Total 1199
Girls/Boys 610/589
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 11.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/10/2023 Outstanding
04/06/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 03/10/2023
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 04/06/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 79.10%
Entering EBacc 21.40%
EBacc average point score 4.84
Progress 8 0.6
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc 23%
EBacc average point score 4.48
Progress 8 0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 79%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.69
Progress 8 0.21

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications517
As first preference307
As second preference163
As third preference46
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers230
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications537
As first preference323
As second preference157
As third preference57
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers233
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications500
As first preference269
As second preference165
As third preference66
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers234
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications523
As first preference302
As second preference162
As third preference58
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers233
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications554
As first preference333
As second preference140
As third preference81
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers233
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications529
As first preference295
As second preference151
As third preference82
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers237
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications507
As first preference267
As second preference149
As third preference91
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers231
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications578
As first preference306
As second preference175
As third preference97
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers235
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications525
As first preference278
As second preference133
As third preference114
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers236
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications540
As first preference286
As second preference159
As third preference95
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers234
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications538
As first preference285
As second preference154
As third preference99
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers234
second preference offers4
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree46%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree12%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree49%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree34%
agree26%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes30%
no70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree40%
agree34%
disagree9%
strongly disagree11%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree61%
agree31%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree40%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree44%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree73%
agree24%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree51%
agree35%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.1%
indian ethnic origin4.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
african ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin82.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.5%
indian ethnic origin3.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin1.1%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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