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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityStockport
AddressThe Fairway, SK2 5DS
School Websitewww.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk
Telephone1612853925
URN106172

School Census

Total 324
Girls/Boys 96/228
Girls/Boys Ratio 29.6%/70.4%
% pupils where English not first language 4.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 114
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/05/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
17/05/2017 Outstanding
02/10/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 17/05/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 02/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
03 July 2023School inspectionView
17 May 2017Full inspection: OutstandingView
02 October 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
13 September 2010Full inspection: GoodView
12 March 2008Full inspection: GoodView
17 January 2005Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 1.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0.00%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 0.06
Progress 8 -1.71
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 3.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 0.1
Progress 8 -1.74
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 3.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 0.07
Progress 8 -1.72

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
20%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
23%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
63%
agree
28%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
15%
agree
10%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
13%
not applicable
60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
45%
agree
37%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
62%
agree
12%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
not applicable
17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
70%
agree
20%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
3%
dont know 2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
48%
agree
32%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
30%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
52%
agree
37%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
45%
agree
40%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
30%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
65%
agree
22%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
93%
no
7%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
85.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
4.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
indian ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
85.5%
pakistani ethnic origin
3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
indian ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%

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(0.15 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

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Lisburne School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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