The Castle School Catchment Area
The Castle School is a academy converter secondary school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1202 pupils, and a capacity of 1188 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,202
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Castle School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Castle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →The Castle School — School Information
- Full address
- Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136916
Other Secondary Schools in Taunton
If The Castle School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Castle School
Is The Castle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Castle School currently has 1202 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1188 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Castle School? ▾
Admission to The Castle School is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Castle School cover? ▾
The Castle School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Castle School? ▾
The Castle School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.