Castle Rock - The Castle Rock School

Castle Rock Sixth Form Applications Open

Applications are now open to join us in 2025.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2025

Applications to join us in Year 7 in 2025 are now open via your home local authority

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Welcome to The Castle Rock School

We set high standards and have high expectations. We believe this is the key to the excellent achievements of our students. Our culture of success is founded on hard work, outstanding care, guidance and support and inspiring teaching.

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Lionheart teach

As part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, our group of schools offer a school-direct teacher training programme for anyone wishing to train as a teacher. Applications for 2023 entry will open during autumn 2022.

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Hire our facilities

As a school of Lionheart Venues, we are part of a group of contemporary multi-use facilities available for hire throughout Leicestershire. The Lionheart Educational Trust schools have successfully hosted many memorable occasions, events and activities over the years.

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We are delighted to welcome prospective students and their parents/carers to The Castle Rock School, and we look forward to establishing strong and positive relationships with you.

We are passionate about learning. We match our clear focus on academic excellence with a strong commitment to personal, social and emotional development.

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Our Aims

Making a decision about where to send your child to school can be a tricky one, but we believe that The Castle Rock School offers the very best opportunities from Year 7 – 13 and onwards for further training or employment. An inclusive school where students can be the best they can be: where they can develop as successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.

Celebrating International Men’s Day at Castle Rock

November 20, 2024

To mark this significant day, which focused on the theme of ‘Positive Male Role Models’, staff at Castle Rock were invited to nominate an iconic male figure who inspired them and related to their specific subject. The French faculty nominated footballer Kylian Mbappé, while other figures celebrated included Sir David Attenborough, Dr Aaron Beck, Benjamin Zephaniah, Sir Grayson Perry, Reed Hastings, Ncuti Gatwa, and Sir Chris Hoy. On International Men’s Day itself, our Deputy Headteacher, Mr Acto…

Admissions Consultation 4th Nov - 20th Dec 2024

November 01, 2024

The Newbridge School and The Castle Rock School North West Admissions Policy 2026-2027TNS and CAS Admission Consultation Letter 2024 Castle Rock Sixth Form CAS P16 Admissions Policy 2026-2027CAS P16 Admission Consultation Letter 2024

CVL Football champions

October 30, 2024

Competing against other North West Leicestershire Schools - The Newbridge School, Ashby School, Ibstock Community College and Ivanhoe School - in a round-robin format, our squad played four 15-minute matches and wowed those in attendance with their skills and teamwork. They played some fantastic football on their way to winning the competition. In particular, Fraizer, whose dazzling footwork and ice-cool composure were key assets in our victory. Some might call it ‘showing off,’ but it was fanta…

Year 7 Students Bond and Thrive at Beaumanor Hall Adventure

September 09, 2024

During the day-long trip, students participated in the ‘Team Challenge Programme’ and spent the day in their tutor groups, engaging in activities which allowed them to bond with their teacher and their peers. They undertook eight activities throughout the day, all encouraging students to work together and demonstrate their problem-solving skills; they took on the stompers, built dens and recreated various shapes. “It was great to see all students fully engage in the day, overcoming challenges an…

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