Welcome to The Castle School
The Castle School Post-16 Centre is a thriving and successful centre for Post-16 education, welcoming students from all schools in our local area. We look forward to meeting you!
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,449 Total
No. of Boys
694 (47.9%)
No. of Girls
755 (52.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
30.1%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.26%
A*/A grades
20.36%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
93%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
57%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Quick Apply| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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Priority Applications Open | Late Applications Accepted | ||||||||
Interviews | Timetable Planning and Offers Sent Out | Enrolment forms completed | |||||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 17, 2025
Applications Open
Nov 18, 2025
Post-16 Open Evening
Jun 26, 2026
Year 12 Transition Day for 2026 Intake (PROVISIONAL)
Aug 20, 2026
KS4 Exam Results Day
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |