Ofsted: Outstanding

Castle Hill High School

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personMrs Anna Hudson

location_onStockport, SK2 5DS

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

324

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Attainment 8

3.3

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Stockport

#4,362 of 4,663 nationally

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Castle Hill High School is a Community special school school in Stockport, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Castle Hill High School is a community special school in Stockport, admitting pupils aged 11-18. The school has approximately 341 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.3, placing the school #21 in Stockport and #4,362 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 1.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 9.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

3.3

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)1.7%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.07

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.15

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 July 2023

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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02 October 2013

Inspection Report

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13 September 2010

Inspection Report

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12 March 2008

Inspection Report

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17 January 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-05-17

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-10-02

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 341 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	341	28	8.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	342	36	10.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	340	25	7.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	341	18	5.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	343	25	7.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	322	9	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	324	8	2.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	324	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	304	3	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	307	5	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	310	1	0.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	292	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	292	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	293	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	272	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	272	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	272	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	253	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	254	1	0.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	252	1	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	234	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	235	4	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	236	3	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	214	9	4.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	217	4	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	215	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 140 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 60 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Physical Disability 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree28%

disagree3%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree62%

agree12%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree70%

agree20%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree65%

agree22%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

Castle Hill High School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover