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The Castle School

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The Castle School

Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU

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Pupils
1,202
Ages
11-19
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
53.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.9%
Basics 9-5
57.3%

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
30.1%
EBacc APS
4.72
EBacc 9-5
20.5%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
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About The Castle School

The Castle School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Castle School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Castle School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Castle School

What is The Castle School's Ofsted rating?
The Castle School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Castle School's latest exam results?
The Castle School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Castle School located?
The Castle School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 5AU).
How many pupils attend The Castle School?
The Castle School has around 1,202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Castle School with other schools?
View The Castle School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.