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The Castle School

Academy converter · Taunton · TA1 5AU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

1,207

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Taunton, Somerset, 1,207 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.3%.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Secondary schools in Taunton
5
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA1
17
Secondary in TA1
2
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Pyrland School

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Taunton · TA2 7QP · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.6 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136916

Location

Address
Wellington Road
Postcode
TA1 5AU
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,207
Boys / girls
584 / 623
School capacity
1,188
Capacity fill
1,207 / 1,188 (102%)
Free school meals
13.3%
FSM pupils
161
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

Contact

Telephone
01823274073
Website
http://www.castleschool.co.uk/

Official links