The Castle School is a secondary school in Taunton, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Castle School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Watson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123886 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1215 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Community Primary School Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Tangier , TA1 4AY | - not rated | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Hull Primary School Bishops Hull Hill , Bishops Hull TA1 5EB | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Centre Co Somerset College, Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beehive Pre-Preparatory School 68 Wellington Road , TA1 5AP | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrove Park Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Musgrove Park Hospital TA1 5DA | - not rated | 622 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Medical Tuition Service Social Inclusion and Access , County Hall TA1 4DY | - not rated | 951 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.