The Castle School Catchment Area
The Castle School is a academy converter secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1449 pupils, and a capacity of 1733 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,449
Pupils
1,733
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
The Castle School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Castle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →The Castle School — School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139348
Other Secondary Schools in Bristol
If The Castle School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brimsham Green School Catchment Area
Community school · BS37 7LB
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BS1 6RT
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BS14 9LS
John Cabot Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS15 8BD
Bristol Brunel Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS15 1NU
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS1 5TS
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Castle School
Is The Castle School oversubscribed? ▾
The Castle School has a capacity of 1733 places and currently has 1449 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for The Castle School? ▾
Admission to The Castle School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. 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 Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.