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The Castle School
Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
Academy converter for ages 11–19 in Taunton. Mixed intake.
The Castle School is a large non-selective academy secondary in Taunton, Somerset, teaching pupils aged 11 to 19. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated it Outstanding in November 2023.
The school says its mission is that every child achieves, belongs and participates. It describes a House system that supports a family ethos, close work with parents, and a curriculum intended to help students think for themselves.
Ages 11–19 · Secondary
1,202 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed