The Community College, Bishop's Castle
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a secondary located in Shropshire, SY9 5AY. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 523 pupils on roll.
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Shropshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 604
Number of Pupils: 523
Number of Boys: 256
Number of Girls: 267
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 13.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-15
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2015-05-18
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Community College, Bishop's Castle
What is the Ofsted rating of The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Community College, Bishop's Castle admit?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is The Community College, Bishop's Castle a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Community College, Bishop's Castle on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near The Community College, Bishop's Castle in Shropshire. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
