The Castle School
URN: 139348 • Bristol BS35 1HT
Overview
- Name
- The Castle School
- URN
- 139348
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jessica Lobbett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01454862100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road, Bristol BS35 1HT
Summary
The Castle School, located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,449 students and a capacity of 1,733. The school is part of the Castle School Education Trust, which aims to provide high-quality education across various key stages. The school's ethos is built around core values of aspiration, fairness, and kindness, with a vision to foster curiosity, skills, and confidence in students, encouraging them to contribute positively to the community.
The curriculum at The Castle School is designed to set high expectations for all students, promoting excellence in academic and personal development. The school encourages a culture of hard work, respect, and kindness, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey. The school also offers opportunities for work experience and community engagement, inviting local professionals to share their expertise with students.
With a rich history dating back to 1862, The Castle School has evolved to meet the needs of its community. It continues to serve as a central hub for education in Thornbury, providing a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at The Castle School is designed to set high expectations for all students, promoting excellence in academic and personal development. The school encourages a culture of hard work, respect, and kindness, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey. The school also offers opportunities for work experience and community engagement, inviting local professionals to share their expertise with students.
With a rich history dating back to 1862, The Castle School has evolved to meet the needs of its community. It continues to serve as a central hub for education in Thornbury, providing a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.
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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
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1733
- Pupils
- 1449
- Boys
- 694
- Girls
- 755
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2013-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1449 | 694 | 755 | 1733 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1472 | 733 | 739 | 1733 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1538 | 769 | 769 | 1733 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1538 | 769 | 769 | 1733 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1511 | 750 | 761 | 1733 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1554 | 773 | 781 | 1733 | 7.10 |
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