Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Castle School

Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
Part of: THE CASTLE PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Castle School
Taunton, TA1 5AU
1,202 Pupils
1,188 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
12.40% FSM %
592 Boys
610 Girls
About The Castle School

The Castle School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,188. Current headteacher: James Lamb.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Taunton and Wellington
Ward Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034180
URN 136916
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Trish Rendell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2017 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Bell Local Governor 09/12/2025 08/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Ann Bradford Local Governor 11/11/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gillian Bryce Local Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Carr Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Charlotte Chester Local Governor 01/09/2024 25/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Escott Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Hampshire Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Damon Laws Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Mac Connell Local Governor 10/10/2024 09/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Innocent Mahiya Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Laurie Morgan Local Governor 15/03/2024 14/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Parkfield Primary School
0.67 km • Taunton
Other
North Town Academy
0.72 km • Taunton
Other
Taunton School
1.07 km • Taunton
Other
Taunton Preparatory School
1.07 km • Taunton
Other
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
1.1 km • Taunton
Other
Bishops Hull Primary School
1.1 km • Taunton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Castle School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Taunton, Somerset.
The Castle School has 1,202 pupils, with a capacity of 1,188.
The Castle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Castle School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Castle School is Mr James Lamb.
The Castle School is at Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Castle School: Has a sixth form.
The Castle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Lamb
Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
01823274073
www.castleschool.co.uk/
Location
TA1 5AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136916
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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