Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Castle School

Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT
Part of: CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Castle School
Bristol, BS35 1HT
1,449 Pupils
1,733 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
14.70% FSM %
694 Boys
755 Girls
About The Castle School

The Castle School is a Secondary Academies serving Bristol and the surrounding area in South Gloucestershire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,449 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,733. Current headteacher: Jessica Lobbett.

Information on The Castle School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary Constituency Thornbury and Yate
Ward Thornbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-03-2013
UKPRN 10040650
URN 139348
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Annette Johnson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 02/03/2026 Elected by parents
Annette Johnson Chair of Local Governing Body 03/03/2026 02/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Harrison Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Brad Hayward Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Annette Johnson Local Governor 03/03/2022 02/03/2026 Elected by parents
Sarah Lewis Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Jessica Lobbett Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Clara Mason Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Olumide Sogbola Local Governor 10/10/2022 10/11/2025 Elected by parents
Hamed Zandian Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Manorbrook Primary School
0.24 km • Bristol
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
0.42 km • Bristol
Other
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
0.85 km • Bristol
Other
Gillingstool Primary School
0.91 km • Bristol
Other
New Siblands School
1.11 km • Bristol
Other
Crossways Infant School
1.18 km • Bristol
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Castle School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, South Gloucestershire.
The Castle School has 1,449 pupils, with a capacity of 1,733.
The Castle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Castle School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Castle School is Ms Jessica Lobbett.
The Castle School is at Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT, in the South Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Castle School: Has a sixth form.
The Castle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jessica Lobbett
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT
01454862100
www.thecastleschool.org.uk
Location
BS35 1HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139348
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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