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The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.8 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
526
Capacity
604
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 64% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate at 31% suggests a more limited uptake of this broader curriculum. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with decent parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.48846, -2.99622 · SY9 5AY
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123564
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Community College, Bishop's Castle rated by Ofsted?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2015.
Is The Community College, Bishop's Castle a good school?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle scores 34.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Community College, Bishop's Castle in GCSEs?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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