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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY

Foundation school
Pupils
526
Ages
11-16
FSM
12.9%
Attainment 8
43.3
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.9%
Basics 9-5
35.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.4%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
10.8%
EBacc 9-4
17.6%
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About The Community College, Bishop's Castle

The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a secondary school in Bishops Castle, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 526 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Community College, Bishop's Castle, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Community College, Bishop's Castle

What is The Community College, Bishop's Castle's Ofsted rating?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are The Community College, Bishop's Castle's latest exam results?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Community College, Bishop's Castle located?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a secondary school in Bishops Castle, Shropshire (SY9 5AY).
How many pupils attend The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle has around 526 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Community College, Bishop's Castle with other schools?
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