Castle Hall Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKirklees
AddressRichard Thorpe Avenue, WF14 9PH
URN146367

School Census

Total 735
Girls/Boys 334/401
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.4%/54.6%
% pupils where English not first language 45.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 258
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/02/2023 Good
16/11/2016 Inadequate
Inspection Date 07/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 16/11/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52.70%
Entering EBacc 43.80%
EBacc average point score 3.64
Progress 8 0.15
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc 11%
EBacc average point score 3.36
Progress 8 0
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.99
Progress 8 -0.35

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications513
As first preference190
As second preference208
As third preference115
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers173
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications434
As first preference118
As second preference222
As third preference91
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers118
second preference offers33
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications416
As first preference121
As second preference185
As third preference110
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers121
second preference offers14
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications359
As first preference68
As second preference175
As third preference116
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers68
second preference offers21
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications344
As first preference59
As second preference168
As third preference117
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers59
second preference offers28
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications377
As first preference55
As second preference180
As third preference142
Total Offers Made167
first preference offers55
second preference offers32
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree15%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree65%
agree30%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree22%
agree2%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know9%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree57%
agree30%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree52%
agree13%
disagree4%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes24%
no76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree45%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree80%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree78%
agree15%
disagree2%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree72%
agree22%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree22%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree13%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree70%
agree22%
disagree2%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
pakistani ethnic origin47.4%
white british ethnic origin32.2%
any other white background ethnic origin7.2%
african ethnic origin3.3%
indian ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
pakistani ethnic origin53.9%
white british ethnic origin28.4%
any other white background ethnic origin6.7%
indian ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

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