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The Castle School

The Castle School
Wellington Road
Taunton
Somerset
England
TA15AU

📞 phone: 01823 274073

👨‍🏫 headteacher: Mr James Lamb

🌍 web: www.castleschool.co.uk

1204 pupils mixed gender
1188 pupils capacity: 101% full

587 boys 49%

617 girls 51%

Last updated:

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Admissions policy
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
136916
Education phase
Secondary
Establishment type
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Establishment #
4358
Open date
1. July 2011
Reason open
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OSGB coordinates
Easting: 321677, Northing: 124771
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 51.017, Longitude: -3.1180
Accepting pupils
11—19 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Ofsted last inspection
3. October 2023
Region › Const. › Ward
South West › Taunton and Wellington › Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Free school meals %
11.10
Trust
BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Learning provider ref #
10034180

School governors

  • Mrs Trish Rendell, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (1. September 2017—30. August 2026)
  • Mrs Ann Bradford, Local Governor
    (11. November 2021—10. November 2025)
  • Mrs Claire Escott, Local Governor
    (5. December 2022—4. December 2026)
  • Ms Gillian Bryce, Local Governor
    (28. January 2021—27. January 2025)
  • Mrs Helen Mac Connell, Local Governor
    (10. October 2024—9. October 2028)
  • Mrs Polly Marsh, Local Governor
    (1. September 2019—9. February 2024)
  • Mr Steve Chattell, Local Governor
    (11. January 2021—15. December 2023)
  • Mr Daniel Carr, Local Governor
    (25. March 2024—24. March 2028)
  • Mr Laurie Morgan, Local Governor
    (15. March 2024—14. March 2028)
  • Ms Charlotte Chester, Local Governor
    (1. September 2024—31. August 2028)
  • Ms Louise Ward, Local Governor
    (10. October 2024—9. October 2028)
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  18. Care Facilities
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  23. Chemists
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  25. Doctors
  26. 0.3 milesFrench Weir Health Centre, TA11NW
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  28. Catering Services
  29. 0.3 miles★★★★★Army Reserve Centre, TA15LJ
  30. Restaurants & Cafés
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  34. Retail Stores
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  37. Supermarkets
  38. 0.3 miles★★★★★TESCO STORES LTD, TA14AB
  39. Takeaway Shops
  40. 0.3 miles★★★★★Yo! To Go!, TA14AB

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