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The Castle School
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HT
The Castle School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,470 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Castle School Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Marlwood School, Downend School and Mangotsfield School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Admissions and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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