Hanley Castle High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
AddressChurch End, WR8 0BL
URN137101

School Census

Total 1103
Girls/Boys 551/552
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language 2.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 124
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/03/2023 Good
02/05/2013 Good
Inspection Date 22/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70.70%
Entering EBacc 61.60%
EBacc average point score 4.68
Progress 8 0.23
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc 53%
EBacc average point score 4.46
Progress 8 0.28
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.25
Progress 8 0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications345
As first preference198
As second preference99
As third preference39
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers178
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications334
As first preference199
As second preference90
As third preference40
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers178
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications321
As first preference188
As second preference82
As third preference46
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers177
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications350
As first preference220
As second preference83
As third preference39
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers178
second preference offers0
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications286
As first preference180
As second preference69
As third preference34
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers177
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications341
As first preference209
As second preference82
As third preference49
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers170
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications339
As first preference234
As second preference57
As third preference47
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers173
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications353
As first preference220
As second preference79
As third preference50
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers173
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications344
As first preference219
As second preference85
As third preference40
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers157
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications346
As first preference208
As second preference96
As third preference37
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers154
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications370
As first preference192
As second preference125
As third preference53
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers170
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree37%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree9%
disagree6%
strongly disagree12%
don't know8%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree35%
disagree29%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree24%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
not applicable19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes28%
no72%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree21%
agree22%
disagree19%
strongly disagree33%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree49%
agree32%
disagree7%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree40%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree43%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree53%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree46%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree39%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%

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