The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,449
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jessica Lobbett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManorbrook Primary School
Primary · Very close
Sheiling School
Independent · 405m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 416m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 848m away
Gillingstool Primary School
Primary · 907m away
New Siblands School
Special school · 1.1km away
Crossways Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Crossways Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Castle School a selective school?
No. The Castle School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Castle School?
The Castle School currently has 1,449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Castle School take?
The Castle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Castle School?
The Castle School is in Bristol, BS35 1HT, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Castle School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Castle School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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