The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
13%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 526
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Reuben Thorley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Community College, Bishop's Castle a selective school?
No. The Community College, Bishop's Castle is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Community College, Bishop's Castle's Ofsted rating?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle currently has 526 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Community College, Bishop's Castle take?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is in Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Community College, Bishop's Castle have a sixth form?
No, The Community College, Bishop's Castle does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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