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The Castle School

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The Castle School

Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT

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Pupils
1,449
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.7%
Attainment 8
52.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.9%
Basics 9-5
58.3%

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
58.7%
EBacc APS
4.92
EBacc 9-5
36.8%
EBacc 9-4
48.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.84
A*-A Grades
24.5%
A*-B Grades
46.1%
AAB+ %
17.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 148 students entered

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About The Castle School

The Castle School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.4. The school has around 1,449 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT | More schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2012 — Good (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 Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Castle School's latest exam results?
The Castle School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Castle School located?
The Castle School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS35 1HT).
How many pupils attend The Castle School?
The Castle School has around 1,449 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 South Gloucestershire.