The Castle School
URN: 109297 • Bristol BS35 1HT
Overview
- Name
- The Castle School
- URN
- 109297
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Warnes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Park Road, Bristol BS35 1HT
Summary
The Castle School, located in Bristol, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 1,868 students. Established in 1965, it has a rich history rooted in the local community, originally evolving from a village school built in 1862. The school is part of the Castle School Education Trust, which aims to provide high-quality education across various key stages, fostering independence within a supportive framework of values.
The school's ethos is centred on aspiration, fairness, and kindness, with a vision to create an exceptional educational environment where students develop the curiosity, skills, and confidence to positively impact the world. The Castle School sets high expectations for academic and personal achievements, encouraging students to "work hard, be kind, be respectful."
In addition to a robust curriculum, The Castle School places importance on community engagement and support. It offers opportunities for work experience and invites local professionals to share their expertise with students. The school also hosts open evenings for prospective students and their families, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for new admissions.
The school's ethos is centred on aspiration, fairness, and kindness, with a vision to create an exceptional educational environment where students develop the curiosity, skills, and confidence to positively impact the world. The Castle School sets high expectations for academic and personal achievements, encouraging students to "work hard, be kind, be respectful."
In addition to a robust curriculum, The Castle School places importance on community engagement and support. It offers opportunities for work experience and invites local professionals to share their expertise with students. The school also hosts open evenings for prospective students and their families, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for new admissions.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1868
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1868 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1868 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1868 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1868 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1868 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1868 |
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