Is The Community College, Bishop's Castle a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Community College, Bishop's Castle's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Community College, Bishop's Castle averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (England: 46.2). 41.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Community College, Bishop's Castle?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Community College, Bishop's Castle starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY

Local ranking8th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

604

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 8 June 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 41.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 57.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 107

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Continued in education: 69.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 526
Boys: 259 (51%)
Girls: 248 (49%)
Capacity: 604 (84% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 11.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,208/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.7%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.4%
Asian Chinese: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

91.7%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01588638257

head@communitycollegebc.org.uk

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Brampton Road

Bishops Castle, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 123564
UKPRN: 10001581
Establishment No.: 4376

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