The Castle School

The Castle School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 26% 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 £283,890. Over a 12 month period, 1112 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

26%

Mathematics

28%

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237

English Language

24%

English Literature

27%

Physics

57%

Chemistry

52%

Biology

51%

Science: Double Award

9%

Geography

30%

Computer Studies Computing

29%

History

43%

Religious Studies

37%

Music

63%

Drama and Theatre Studies

43%

Physical Education Sports Studies

34%

French

58%

German

26%

Chinese

30%

Spanish

26%

Design and Technology

34%

Art and Design Fine Art

20%

Art and Design Textiles

22%

Art and Design

0%

Art and Design Photography

34%

DandT Food Technology

30%

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

1112

Anti-social behaviour

149

Violence and sexual offences

478

Vehicle crime

30

Shoplifting

49

Burglary

24

Criminal damage and arson

83

Public order

151

Robbery

16

Theft from the person

7

Other theft

55

Drugs

14

Bicycle theft

33

Other crime

12

Possession of weapons

11

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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