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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Castle Rock High School (45.2)
- King Edward VII Science and Sport College (45.2)
- Newbridge High School (45.2)
- Stephenson Studio School (38.6)
- King Edward VII Science and Sport College (35.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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