The Castle School vs Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Castle School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
| Measure | The Castle School Bristol, South West | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Chepstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 402 | #128 of 402 |
| National rank | #744 of 4,090 | #1425 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,416 | 1,024 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,416 | 1,024 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.9% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | 36.4 |
| town | Bristol | Chepstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.thecastleschool.org.uk | www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Castle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 61.1).
- •The Castle School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 1,024.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Castle School better than Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), The Castle School ranks higher (76.2 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Castle School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Chepstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Castle School: 1,416. Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,024. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Castle School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South West?
The Castle School is 58th of 402 and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is 128th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).