The Castle Rock School

URN: 138478 • Coalville LE67 4BR

Overview

Name
The Castle Rock School
URN
138478
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
41.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Roma Dhameja (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01530834368
Website
Visit
Address
Meadow Lane, Coalville LE67 4BR

Summary

The Castle Rock School, located in Coalville, Leicestershire, is a mixed secondary academy that caters to 1,129 students, with a capacity of 1,522. Since becoming an academy in 2012 and joining The Lionheart Educational Trust in 2022, the school has focused on fostering academic excellence alongside personal, social, and emotional development. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive as successful learners and responsible citizens.

The curriculum at Castle Rock is designed to provide a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. The school prides itself on high standards and expectations, encouraging students to strive for their personal best through dedicated teaching and support. The staff are committed to nurturing ambition and creativity, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

Castle Rock also offers a supportive sixth form experience, with small class sizes and personalised guidance to help students transition successfully to further education or employment. The school actively engages with parents and the community, inviting prospective families to explore the school through tours and open events.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1522
Pupils
1129
Boys
557
Girls
572
FSM %
24.40
Open date
2012-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1129 557 572 1522 24.40
2024-09-11 1162 573 589 1522 23.90
2023-09-11 1253 622 631 1522 19.90
2022-09-11 1253 622 631 1522 19.90
2021-09-11 1321 640 681 600 18.50
2020-09-11 591 301 290 600 15.20

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