The Castle School

A good academy converter school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Castle School.

Bristol, BS351HT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.6%
Continue in education or training
43.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 June 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Road
Thornbury
Bristol, BS351HT
Phone
1454862100
Website
thecastleschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139348
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT
Website
www.thecastleschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1733 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,472
Free School Meals
13.4% (197 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
38.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
69.5%
Ebacc Languages:
73.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.33
Progress 8 Range:
0.15 to 0.50
University Progression:
46.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
50.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
38.2 (+18.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.6 (+11.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.33 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
184
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,472 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(39 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"An exceptional school at the heart of the community, where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place"

aspiration fairness kindness Work hard, be kind, be respectful

Head Teacher's Message

The Castle School is described by the Headteacher as a values-driven, aspirational community with high expectations, a broad curriculum and a safe, caring environment, inviting visitors to see why it is an exceptional school at the heart of the community.

Facilities

Student Centre Medical Room Learning Support facilities Careers Office Exams Officer Sixth Form Centre state-of-the-art science and maths block

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, deep and knowledge-rich curriculum Wide variation of subjects and extensive extra-curricular opportunities Large Sixth Form for post-16 progression

Admissions Criteria

Applications for secondary school places are made via South Gloucestershire. The closing date for these applications is normally mid-October the year before they are due to start. Late admissions can be made via the South Gloucestershire Website but applications received after the closing date of the end of October will be dealt with as late applications and will be considered after the beginning of March. Offers of secondary school places are made to parents/carers resident in South Gloucestershire at the beginning of March. You must reply to offers made no later than mid March.

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