The Community College, Bishop's Castle

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–16526 pupils

Brampton Road, SY9 5AY01588638257

Good526 pupilsAges 11–16

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Good2y ago

Inspected Jun 2023

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils526

Good2y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils526

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

526 / 604 (87%)

Head Teacher

Mr Reuben Thorley

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 43.4

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

8.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.9%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate8.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 11.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty47 pupils (65%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 pupils (17%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 32

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)32

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils526

Free school meals 12.9%

English as additional language 1.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.5%

White Other4.2%

Unclassified1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Indian0.6%

Other0.4%

Asian Other0.4%

Mixed Other0.4%

Chinese0.4%

White Irish0.2%

Black African0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2024

Leavers' Destinations

69.0%

to education

Sixth Form0.0%

Employment13.0%

NEET7.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,639

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,961 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,705

Support staff£918

Premises£452

Energy£154

Learning resources£974

Income per pupil£7,654

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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