Castle Rock - The Castle Rock School

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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Castle Rock Sixth Form

Unlock your future at Castle Rock Sixth Form! Join us for a range of A Levels and vocational courses that open doors to higher education and careers worldwide

Welcome to The Castle Rock Sixth Form

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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Admissions

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.

GCSE Drama Students Captivated by Blood Brothers at Derby Theatre

January 31, 2025

The performance was a brilliant experience, bringing to life the themes, characters, and emotions we have been studying in class. Seeing the story unfold on stage helped students understand the play's staging, acting choices, and dramatic techniques in a way that reading the script alone cannot achieve. Many students were particularly moved by the powerful ending and the strong performances of the cast. The trip was not only enjoyable but also incredibly valuable for their studies. Engaging with…

Collaborative rugby contest

December 12, 2024

Throughout this term, students from both schools have enjoyed learning about the rules and regulations and rugby, as well as developing their skills with the expert guidance of Leicester Tigers coaches This cross-school collaboration, therefore, gave all students the perfect opportunity to showcase what they had learned; for many, it was the first touch rugby game they had played. Held on the 3G pitch at Newbridge, the match was a fantastic display of athleticism, skill and teamwork. Students im…

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

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