How many pupils does The Castle Rock School have?

The Castle Rock School has 1,129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Castle Rock School's Ofsted rating?

The Castle Rock School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does The Castle Rock School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Castle Rock School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Castle Rock School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Castle Rock School is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Castle Rock School?

The Castle Rock School is located at Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR.

The Castle Rock School

Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR

Requires Improvement

Inspected 23 May 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

39.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,129

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Castle Rock School

The Castle Rock School is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,129 pupils on roll. It is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 (2025/26). 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,129 / 1,522 (74%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.8%

Free school meals

8.1%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

17.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.9

Attainment 8

213 pupils

27.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

49.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

14 students

14.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

61%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.5%

Overall absence

27.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

64.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.2 vs 2023/24

17.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

18.52

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£47,942

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,651 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

11.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,992

Spend per pupil

£7,966

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR
Phone: 01530834368
Headteacher: Roma Dhameja
Website: https://www.castlerock.org.uk/

Academy Trust

LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Castle Rock School?: The Castle Rock School is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Castle Rock School have?: The Castle Rock School has 1,129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Castle Rock School's Ofsted rating?: The Castle Rock School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does The Castle Rock School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Castle Rock School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.
Is The Castle Rock School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Castle Rock School is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is The Castle Rock School?: The Castle Rock School is located at Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR.

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