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Hanley Castle High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personHeadteacher Mark Stow

corporate_fareHANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onWorcester, WR8 0BL

language Visit Website phone 1684593241

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,103

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Worcestershire

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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Hanley Castle High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Worcester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Hanley Castle High School is an academy converter in Worcester, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,100 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #8 in Worcestershire and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 47.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 56.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.29 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

47.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc49.40%

EBacc APS4.35

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.60%

EBacc APS4.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.46

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS5.25

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.93

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.64

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.2%

Achieving A*–A23.5%

Achieving A*–B56.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

103

Retention rate99.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 March 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2017

Inspection Report

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02 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-02-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

7.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(45 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 1,100 pupils. During this period, there were 82 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, 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)	1,100	82	7.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,096	73	6.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,078	83	7.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,086	103	9.5%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,094	125	11.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,101	53	4.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,103	42	3.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,110	25	2.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,079	30	2.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,080	22	2.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,081	31	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,067	11	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,074	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,074	24	2.2%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,072	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,072	16	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,080	16	1.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,060	22	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,068	23	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,068	23	2.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,031	39	3.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,035	29	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,045	14	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,021	15	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,022	23	2.3%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,026	29	2.8%	3.1%	2

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

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%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Worcestershire

Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Hagley Catholic High School

Woodrush High School

Nunnery Wood High School