The Castle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Castle School
Address: Wellington Road
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA1 5AU
Country: 10002701371
Telephone Number: 01823 274073
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Castle Partnership Trust
Sponsor: The Castle Partnership, Taunton

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Lamb
Capacity: 1188
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1199 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136916
DfE Number: 933/4358
UKPRN: 10034180
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: (9999)
Constituency: Taunton Deane (E14000988)
Electoral Ward: Manor & Tangier (E05012815)

Easting & Northing: 321677E, 124771N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 1' 3.36" N 3° 7' 4.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2V9J+2V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Ann Bradford - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Ms Gillian Bryce - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2025.
  • Mr Steve Chattell - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2025.
  • Mrs Claire Escott - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2023.
  • Mrs Helen Mac Connell - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 October 2024.
  • Mrs Polly Marsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 August 2024.
  • Mrs Trish Rendell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 August 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.