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The Castle Rock School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Julia Patrick

corporate_fareLIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onCoalville, LE67 4BR

language Visit Website phone 1530834368

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,221

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Attainment 8

42.5

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GCSE Rank

#35 in Leicestershire

#2,173 of 3,216 nationally

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The Castle Rock School is a Academy converter secondary school in Coalville, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Castle Rock School is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,129 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing the school #35 in Leicestershire and #2,173 of 3,216 nationally. 37.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 8 A-level subjects. 36.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

37.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.5%

Entering EBacc23.70%

EBacc APS3.64

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4.30%

EBacc APS3.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.31

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.3%

Achieving A*–A17.5%

Achieving A*–B36.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate84.6%

A-level subjects offered8

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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24 May 2022

Inspection Report

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12 October 2021

Inspection Report

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03 October 2017

Inspection Report

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01 November 2012

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-05-23

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-10-12

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-10-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-11-03

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(62 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,129 pupils. During this period, there were 124 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,129	124	11.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,130	110	9.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,153	131	11.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,162	101	8.7%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,163	170	14.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,211	129	10.7%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,221	90	7.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,236	115	9.3%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,239	50	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,253	75	6.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,264	43	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,320	65	4.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,321	19	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,315	72	5.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	591	1	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	591	25	4.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	595	13	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	588	5	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	590	7	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	593	1	0.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	572	5	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	576	7	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	573	13	2.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	573	8	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	574	10	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	576	10	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 98 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

48.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

52.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree30%

disagree35%

strongly disagree19%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree8%

agree34%

disagree33%

strongly disagree23%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree10%

agree22%

disagree26%

strongly disagree28%

don't know4%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree5%

agree16%

disagree34%

strongly disagree41%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree10%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know17%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree13%

agree39%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree7%

agree37%

disagree30%

strongly disagree24%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree8%

agree61%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree13%

agree60%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree5%

agree26%

disagree30%

strongly disagree25%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes29%

no71%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School