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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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