Casterbridge School
Piprouli Basantpur Shaheed Smarak Park Road Ballia Uttar Pradesh - 277301 India · Ballia · Uttar Pradesh
If you are a parent in Ballia exploring ICSE schools, Casterbridge School is one name that often comes up.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12), affiliated to CISCE since 2012
- Classes
- LKG/Nursery to Class 12
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Conflicting information – Careers360 lists hostel, but the school website indicates it is a day school
- Founded
- 2002
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1 (as per Justdial listing; not officially confirmed)
- Students
- Not publicly listed; directories describe it as a medium-sized school
- Staff
- Principal: Mrs. V. Sisodiya (as per iCBSE); no full staff list available
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Casterbridge School is a long-standing ICSE/ISC school in Ballia that offers a structured, disciplined environment and a fairly large campus.
Parents generally appreciate the teaching quality and infrastructure, though communication and fee transparency are areas to check carefully.
What kind of child will this school work for best
Children who thrive in a structured and disciplined setting
Families looking for ICSE/ISC curriculum within Ballia
Students who enjoy both academics and extracurricular activities
Strengths
Experienced and caring teachers
Good infrastructure and campus space
Balanced focus on academics and activities
Positive feedback on discipline and safety
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Fee structure not clearly available online
Mixed information about hostel and transport facilities
Administrative communication could be improved
Limited visibility of board exam results online
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest fee structure and transport details in writing
Confirm whether hostel facilities are operational
Ask about teacher qualifications and student–teacher ratio
Check how often parent–teacher meetings are held
Visit the campus to see facilities firsthand
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