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The Castle Rock School
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,129
Capacity
1,522
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.5, performance is above the national average, particularly in comparison to 68% of schools. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, and only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 61% of pupils progress to university, just 8% gain entry to top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other7.4%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.72886, -1.32516 · LE67 4BR
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138478
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlerock.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Castle Rock School rated by Ofsted?
The Castle Rock School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is The Castle Rock School a good school?
The Castle Rock School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Rock School in GCSEs?
The Castle Rock School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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