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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY
526 Pupils
604 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
12.90% FSM %
262 Boys
264 Girls
About The Community College, Bishop's Castle

The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 526 pupils on roll. School capacity: 604. Current headteacher: Reuben Thorley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Shropshire
Ward Bishop's Castle
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10001581
URN 123564
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anne John Chair of Governors 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rod Blaine Governor 09/05/2016 09/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Cowell Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Josh Dickin Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Evans Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Miranda Goodby-Bloor Governor 13/09/2021 12/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Halstead Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Lambart Governor 09/12/2019 09/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cerin Mills Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Muddiman Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Peggy Richards Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jean Shirley Governor 02/08/2012 09/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bishops Castle Primary School
0.66 km • Bishops Castle
Other
Lydbury North Church of England Primary School
3.5 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bishops Castle, Shropshire.
The Community College, Bishop's Castle has 526 pupils, with a capacity of 604.
The Community College, Bishop's Castle caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Community College, Bishop's Castle is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Community College, Bishop's Castle is Mr Reuben Thorley.
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is at Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Community College, Bishop's Castle: Does not have a sixth form.
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Reuben Thorley
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY
01588638257
Location
SY9 5AY  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 123564
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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