May 19, 2025

Castle Rock alumni shine in local media
We are delighted that the brilliant achievements of two of our former sixth form students have been recognised in a recent issue of the Coalville, Ashby and Swadlincote Times.Jennifer and Eleanor – who both left Castle Rock after completing their A-levels last year – have since gone on to thrive at university; Jennifer is studying Theatre Production at the Guildford School of Acting, while Eleanor is at the University of Newcastle, studying Media, Communication and Culture Studies.
The article also celebrates the fact that, last year, over half our Year 13 cohort were offered places at university – a remarkable milestone in a region where, historically, university progression rates have been low.
This story not only highlights the success of our alumni, but also reflects the growing ambition and academic achievement of Castle Rock’s sixth form community – with an increasing number of students securing places at prestigious higher education institutions.
We look forward to seeing even more of our students fulfilling their potential in the years to come.