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The Castle School

State school · Taunton, TA1 5AU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,204 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,204 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Lamb

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 23 %
Parkfield Primary School 20 %
Trull Church of England VA Primary School 13 %
Bishops Hull Primary School 12 %
North Town Academy 9 %
Other 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Staplegrove Church School 4 %
St George's Catholic School 3 %
St Andrew's Church School 2 %
St James Church School 2 %
Churchstanton Primary School 2 %
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Norton Fitzwarren Church School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
84%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
73
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,204
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Wellington Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5AU
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Telephone: 01823 274073

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.castleschool.co.uk

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information The Castle School Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU
1,204 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
84%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.30
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.60 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 236 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Castle School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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