The Castle School vs Parkfield Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Castle School
Taunton
Parkfield Primary School
Taunton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
11–19
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Somerset
Somerset
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1207
436
Capacity
1188
420
Occupancy
102%
104%
FSM %
13.3%
9.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2023
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
52.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
57.3%
-
KS2 Reading
-
73%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
84%