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Taunton, Somerset
The Castle School
The Castle School is a academy converter in Taunton, Somerset. The school has 1,202 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–19 1,202 PupilsURN 136916
Ofsted Report
1
Outstanding
Inspected October 2023
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
53.4↑ +7pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
57.3%↑ +12pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
92.9%↑ +0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
16.2↑ +0pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
12.4%↓ -11pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
7.2%↑ +5pp
Teacher Turnover
1,202 / 1,188
101%
Capacity
Surplus
+£179,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
The Castle School is a academy converter in Taunton, Somerset. The school has 1,202 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
James Lamb
Age Range
11 — 19
School Hours
08:00 – 14:20
Telephone
01823274073
Website
Address
Taunton, TA1 5AU
Local Authority
Somerset
The School Day
08:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
14:20
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 6 available
Public speaking
Debating
Drama
Warhammer
Photography
Languages
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Bottle Green
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
