The Castle SchoolPyrland School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Taunton.
Summary of the comparison
The Castle School and Pyrland School are secondary schools in Taunton.
The Castle School was judged Outstanding and Pyrland School was judged in need of urgent improvement.
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | TauntonThe Castle School | TauntonPyrland School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | B74/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 1st of 34 in Somerset | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: OutstandingStronger figure | Ofsted: Inadequate | |
| School type | Academy converter | Academy sponsor led | |
| Phase | Secondary | Secondary | |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 1,202 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 1,188 | 1,050 | |
| Location | Taunton, TA1 5AU | Taunton, TA2 7QP | |
| GCSE results | |||
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | Not reported | 46.0 |
| Grade 5+ in English & maths | 57.7% | Not reported | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ in English & maths | 79.5% | Not reported | 64.8% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.1% | Not reported | 40.5% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 | Not reported | 4.09 |
| Cohort | 239 | Not reported | |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 1,202 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 13.0% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 13.2% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 10.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.6% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 7.2% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 16.1% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Full profiles: The Castle School · Pyrland School