Welcome to The Castle Rock School

We’re celebrating an outstanding Ofsted outcome. Our latest inspection brought fantastic feedback, recognising just how far our school has come in recent years. Inspectors highlighted strong progress in leadership, teaching, behaviour and pupil achievement.

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The Castle Rock Redevelopment Project

We're preparing for an exciting period of redevelopment that will help refresh and improve our campus for the whole school community. This significant investment will help us create a modern, welcoming environment that supports students’ learning, wellbeing and growth from ages 11 to 18.

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Castle Rock Sixth Form

Discover a high-achieving, supportive sixth form college in Coalville, Northwest Leicestershire. Enjoy small classes, personalised support, and the chance to grow into a confident, independent learner—ready to succeed and take on your next steps.

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Lionheart teach

Lionheart Teach is a Leicestershire Initial Teacher Training run by Lionheart Educational Trust. We seek to develop excellent teachers to work within our partnerships and provide our students with teaching that secures academic excellence and holistic development.

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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. 

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Year 10 Students Gain Real‑World Experience in Cookery Session

May 15, 2026

The visit gave students the opportunity to link their classroom learning to real‑world careers in the hospitality industry. As part of the session, they explored the wide range of roles available within catering and gained a better understanding of how kitchens operate in a professional setting. During the session, students developed their practical skills by preparing a curry that is served in Leicester’s hospital restaurants. Many chose to make a chicken katsu curry, adding extra vegetables to…

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Students impress at Lionheart Speaks

April 28, 2026

Oscar and Maryam were selected to speak as part of the Trust‑wide public speaking initiative, which encourages pupils to develop their confidence and communication skills. Both students impressed during the initial Talk the Talk oracy workshops held in school, where trainers praised their engagement and speaking skills. At the final event, Maryam delivered a thought‑provoking speech on fake news, focusing on ‘The Digital Iron Dome of Israel,’ while Oscar spoke confidently on the issue of misogyn…

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Students enjoy inspiring performing arts residential

April 14, 2026

A highlight of the trip was an evening at the theatre where we watched the hit musical Mamma Mia. Experiencing a live West End production was an exciting and memorable moment for our students, giving them a chance to see high‑quality performance in one of the world’s most famous theatre districts. The following day, we visited the renowned Pineapple Studios where students took part in an exclusive workshop delivered by former cast members. During the session, pupils learnt choreography from Mamm…

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Year 10 Explore Ecology First Hand on Twycross Zoo Visit

March 13, 2026

During the day, students took part in an interactive conservation workshop that introduced them to the challenges facing endangered species and the global efforts required to protect them. They learnt how organisations like Twycross work to preserve habitats, support breeding programmes and raise awareness of threats to wildlife around the world. Out around the zoo, pupils observed a wide range of species and discussed how different animals have adapted to their environments. These observations…

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Strong Ofsted Outcome After Four Years of Transformation

March 11, 2026

The report commends leaders for creating “a culture of high expectations” and notes that staff are proud to work at the school. Leadership and Governance was rated Strong Standard under the new inspection framework.   Our Associate Principal Roma Dhameja said she was proud of the school’s transformation: “This outcome recognises the relentless hard work of our staff, the Lionheart Educational Trust’s unwavering support, and the det…

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