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May 15, 2026
Our Year 10 students recently took part in an engaging cookery session led by the University Hospitals Leicester Chef Academy team.
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April 28, 2026
We are proud to celebrate the success of two of our Year 10 students, who represented The Castle Rock School at Lionheart Speaks.
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April 14, 2026
We recently enjoyed an inspiring residential trip to London’s West End, where students enjoyed immersing themselves into the professional performing arts field, giving them a…
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March 13, 2026
A group of our Year 10 students recently enjoyed an inspiring ecology trip to Twycross Zoo where they explored real examples of ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation in ac…
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March 11, 2026
We’re celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report following our inspection in January 2026 — marking a remarkable turnaround over the last four and a half years. Inspectors pr…
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March 09, 2026
The Castle Rock School is preparing for an exciting period of redevelopment that will help refresh and improve our campus for the whole school community. This significant inve…
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March 06, 2026
A group of 12 Year 8 students from The Castle Rock School enjoyed an inspiring day at East Midlands Airport as part of an International Women’s Day event designed to highlight…
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February 25, 2026
We were delighted to see some of our Year 10 students feature on BBC Radio Leicester, where they took part in a thoughtful discussion about social media and the pressures youn…
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January 12, 2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate an exceptional set of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) results at The Castle Rock Sixth Form this year.
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December 19, 2025
We are incredibly proud of our extraordinary school community, who, throughout December, have come together to support families from within the school and in the wider local a…
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December 12, 2025
For three nights in December, our students filled the Harley Theatre with laughter and music as they performed Shrek Jr to packed audiences.
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December 10, 2025
Our Year 7 students enjoyed a cheerful start to the festive season with a trip to Loughborough Town Hall to watch a wonderful performance of ‘Cinderella.’
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December 10, 2025
Our Year 7 and 8 STEM Club enjoyed a lively workshop this week thanks to a visit from the National Space Centre team.
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October 17, 2025
A group of Castle Rock students took part in Lionheart’s Sports Performance and Careers Day this October.
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September 16, 2025
This month, The Castle Rock School were thrilled to be featured on both BBC East Midlands Today and BBC Radio Leicester.
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August 21, 2025
We’ve been celebrating at The Castle Rock School, as our Year 11 students received a fantastic set of GCSE results – clear evidence of the school’s ongoing progress.
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August 14, 2025
We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 13 students who have achieved a stunning collection of A-level and Level Three results this year, with every student getting into t…
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May 19, 2025
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.
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March 21, 2025
On Thursday, 20th March, Castle Rock School hosted an exciting Careers Fair for students from Year 7 to Year 13, offering a glimpse into various future career paths.
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January 31, 2025
On the 15th January, our GCSE Drama students had the fantastic opportunity to watch Blood Brothers at Derby Theatre. This annual trip is a key part of our course, as Blood Bro…
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December 12, 2024
On Tuesday 10th December, 22 Year 7 and Year 8 students from The Castle Rock School and The Newbridge School participated in an exhilarating rugby match.
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November 20, 2024
International Men’s Day - celebrated this year on Tuesday, 19th November - is an occasion for raising awareness of the many challenges men face in society.
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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 Admission…
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October 30, 2024
A huge congratulations to our Year 11 Boys’ Football Team, who won the annual CVL tournament.
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September 09, 2024
Our new Year 7 students enjoyed an action-packed start to their time at The Castle Rock School in September, embarking on an exciting trip to Beaumanor Hall in Loughborough.
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August 22, 2024
This year, we were thrilled to report a fantastic set of GCSE results for The Castle Rock School, with our Year 11 students achieving a commendable collection of results that…
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August 16, 2024
Our sixth form students have once again shone in their A-level results, achieving a 100% pass rate across 15 subjects, including English Literature, Maths and History.
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July 10, 2024
On a warm summer’s day, close to 400 students in Year 9 and 10 had tremendous fun taking part in our annual Sports Day.
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June 26, 2024
This week - 26th June - Lionheart speaks (evening) 27th June - Celebration evening 28th June - 6th Form Ball Next week - Tues 2nd July - Meet the Tutor Evening 4th and 5th…
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June 03, 2024
Recently, a group of students from The Castle Rock School enjoyed giving back to the local community by performing a medley of songs at a local care home.
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May 20, 2024
In May, 49 young wizards from The Castle Rock School climbed aboard the Hogwarts Express and enjoyed at magical day at Harry Potter World in London.
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April 19, 2024
A huge congratulations to The Castle Rock School’s Year 7 boys’ football team, who recently won the County Cup at Leicester City’s Seagrave training ground.
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January 29, 2024
In January, we took 45 of our Year 9 students on a thrilling school trip to London where they attended a masterclass workshop and watched a fantastic theatrical show.
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January 22, 2024
Breakfast club, Twilight club, Mobile library and Library club information
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November 28, 2023
We recently launched an exciting collaboration with Caterpillar (UK) through a Work Experience Launch Day, to offer our Year 9 students a real insight into the world of work
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October 30, 2023
Recently, Castle Rock became the first school in North Leicestershire to receive a specialist workshop focusing on online safety.
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October 23, 2023
For former student Carrie, life at The Castle Rock School revolved around one thing and one thing only; PE.
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September 19, 2023
Our Year 11 geography students recently embarked on a day of fieldwork along the River Dove in the picturesque Peak District National Park. Their mission? To investigate how c…
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July 23, 2023
Castle Rock Sixth Form takes great pride in the success of its alumni, and one shining example of their accomplishments is Ryan Eales. A former student at Newbridge High Schoo…
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July 14, 2023
A collection of Castle Rock students recently enjoyed an exciting end-of-term trip to France.
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June 23, 2023
Castle Rock School have concluded a week filled with exciting sports activities as students across various subjects celebrated Sports Week. The event successfully combined spo…
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June 21, 2023
We are so proud of 'The Green Room Provision' at The Castle Rock school which provides students from the Trust a variety of holistic opportunities.
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June 12, 2023
So many opportunities are available to students when they leave The Castle Rock School; the world is their oyster.
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May 31, 2023
Last month, Castle Rock Year 9 pupil Barclay Tringham-Roberts set himself the unenviable task of completing 100-push ups everyday to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
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May 26, 2023
Back in the summer of 2021, Team GB’s boxers were making history at the Olympic games in Tokyo. Their years of discipline, focus and hard-work resulted in six medals, the high…
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May 16, 2023
The city of Leicester is no stranger to discovering top musical talent. And now, there is a new name to add to the ever-growing list; The Mercians.
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April 06, 2023
Helena, a third-year student at Dance City - Dance Agency for the North East, is making waves in the world of contemporary dance with her latest work 'Wake Up: Walk Away'.
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March 23, 2023
Students and staff support the hard work of the Coalville Food Bank.
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January 20, 2023
Liza Ricciardi, Castle Rock’s talented Art & Design teacher, is currently exhibiting her dance-inspired textiles designs at the Coalville CAN building in Memorial Square. …
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January 13, 2023
Parents and carers of The Castle Rock School students are being asked to complete an online survey by 29th January 2023 as part of an ongoing commitment to continuous improvem…
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November 29, 2022
The festive season is upon us. Christmas lunch is now available for purchase.
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November 14, 2022
Each year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the UK falls silent in memory of the people who have served and lost their lives in wars around the…
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October 27, 2022
At The Castle Rock School, we place great importance in providing our students with comprehensive careers information, allowing them to make informed choices regarding their f…
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September 22, 2022
Please find below a link to a consent form that will provide permission for students to attend fixtures and represent The Castle Rock School. This consent also covers additio…
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September 16, 2022
In condolence for the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, students and staff at Lionheart Educational Trust schools across Leicestershire have each produced paper wreaths…
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September 09, 2022
Highly respected by employers and Higher Education, the DofE programme is known and celebrated for encouraging personal development and togetherness.
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September 09, 2022
UPDATED - 12/09/22 The Castle Rock School are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her dedication to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…
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August 30, 2022
We are so proud of our students who received their A Level results today.
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