The Castle School

The Castle School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 25% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £273,224. Over a 12 month period, 1296 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

-

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

25%

Mathematics

25%

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234

English Language

25%

English Literature

28%

Physics

57%

Chemistry

57%

Biology

66%

Science: Double Award

19%

Geography

45%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

50%

Religious Studies

59%

Music

86%

Dance

63%

Drama and Theatre Studies

31%

Physical Education Sports Studies

36%

French

60%

German

67%

Chinese

55%

Spanish

56%

Design and Technology

42%

Art and Design Fine Art

38%

Art and Design Textiles

25%

Art and Design Photography

38%

DandT Food Technology

51%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

1296

Anti-social behaviour

189

Violence and sexual offences

561

Vehicle crime

29

Shoplifting

99

Burglary

24

Criminal damage and arson

87

Public order

175

Robbery

18

Theft from the person

6

Other theft

62

Drugs

11

Bicycle theft

17

Other crime

10

Possession of weapons

8

Headteacher: Mr James Lamb

Local Authority: Somerset

Telephone: 1823274073

Website: www.castleschool.co.uk

Address: Wellington Road, null, Taunton, TA1 5AU

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