The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Address: Brampton Road
Town/City: Bishops Castle
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY9 5AY
Telephone Number: 01588 638257
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Reuben Thorley
Capacity: 604
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 507 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.8%

Location and administration

URN: 123564
DfE Number: 893/4376
UKPRN: 10001581
UPRN: 10012075366
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Castle (E05016018)

Easting & Northing: 332452E, 288305N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 20.76" N 2° 59' 45.95" W
Plus Code: 9C4VF2Q3+JH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bishops Castle Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Lydbury North Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Rod Blaine - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Alice Cowell - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Josh Dickin - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
  • Ms Lisa Evans - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Jennifer Hall - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Halstead - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mrs Moray Hayman - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Lambart - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jessica Marsden-White - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
  • Mrs Cerin Mills - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Miss Emma Muddiman - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Peggy Richards - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jean Shirley - Governor. Appointed on 2 August 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 August 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Smith - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 March 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Stelman - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mrs tbc tbc - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Womersley - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.