The Castle School
URN: 136916 • Taunton TA1 5AU
Overview
- Name
- The Castle School
- URN
- 136916
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Lamb (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01823274073
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wellington Road, Taunton TA1 5AU
Summary
The Castle School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,202 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,188. The school is highly regarded for its academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 5% of schools nationally, and has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships among students and staff, creating a vibrant learning environment.
The curriculum at The Castle School is designed to empower students, encouraging independent thinking and providing the knowledge necessary for personal and academic success. The school places a strong emphasis on the Arts, Music, and Sports, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school prioritises student safety and well-being, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to support students and address any concerns.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open mornings and events, which showcase student achievements and the school's ethos of ensuring that every child achieves, belongs, and participates. The Castle School aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at The Castle School is designed to empower students, encouraging independent thinking and providing the knowledge necessary for personal and academic success. The school places a strong emphasis on the Arts, Music, and Sports, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school prioritises student safety and well-being, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to support students and address any concerns.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open mornings and events, which showcase student achievements and the school's ethos of ensuring that every child achieves, belongs, and participates. The Castle School aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Governors Login (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Community School Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Academic Year Diary (calendar)
- Term dates (calendar)
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Recruitment Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Castle School (70.2)
- Bishop Fox's School (62.5)
- Kingsmead Academy (47.7)
- Bishop Fox's Community School (45.2)
- Kingsmead Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1188
- Pupils
- 1202
- Boys
- 592
- Girls
- 610
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1202 | 592 | 610 | 1188 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1204 | 587 | 617 | 1188 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1199 | 604 | 595 | 1188 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1199 | 604 | 595 | 1188 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1201 | 613 | 588 | 1188 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1196 | 602 | 594 | 1188 | 8.40 |
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