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The Castle School
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,449
Capacity
1,733
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.4, which places it in the top 21% of schools nationwide. Approximately 75% of students attain a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, with 26% gaining admission to top-third institutions. While the school shows strong overall results, parents may want to consider the EBacc entry rate of 59% when evaluating the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2012Older 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. | 52.4 | Top 21% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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 20% 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%. | 59% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 145 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.0%
White Other7.5%
Asian Chinese4.1%
Asian Indian3.7%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.61542, -2.52416 · BS35 1HT
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN139348
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thecastleschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Castle School rated by Ofsted?
The Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2012.
Is The Castle School a good school?
The Castle School scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 52.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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