The Community College, Bishop's Castle
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY |
| Phone | 01588638257 |
| Reference Number | 123564 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 526 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.81%
Girls: 50.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 50 | 108 |
| 8 | 55 | 50 | 105 |
| 9 | 46 | 52 | 98 |
| 10 | 58 | 55 | 113 |
| 11 | 45 | 57 | 102 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-07-18 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bishops Castle Primary School
Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5PA |
0.41 miles |
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Lydbury North Church of England Primary School
Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AU |
2.17 miles |
|
Norbury Primary School and Nursery
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA |
3.72 miles |
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Stiperstones CofE Primary School
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA |
3.72 miles |
|
Churchstoke C.P. School
Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6AA |
4.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |