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The Castle School
Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,202
Capacity
1,188
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 19% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts an 80% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, along with a commendable 58% achieving grade 5 or higher. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 30%, which may be lower than some schools, the overall learning environment is highly regarded by parents and the community.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.4 | Top 19% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 30% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
Asian Indian4.8%
White Other4.6%
Black African2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.01696, -3.11796 · TA1 5AU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136916
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castleschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Castle School rated by Ofsted?
The Castle School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is The Castle School a good school?
The Castle School scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Castle School in GCSEs?
The Castle School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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