The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,129
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 24.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Roma Dhameja (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection
May 2023 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2021 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Castle Rock School a selective school?
No. The Castle Rock School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Castle Rock School?
The Castle Rock School currently has 1,129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Castle Rock School take?
The Castle Rock School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Castle Rock School?
The Castle Rock School is in Coalville, LE67 4BR, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Castle Rock School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Castle Rock School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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