Castle Hall Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Richard Thorpe Avenue, WF14 9PH |
| School Website | https://www.castlehall.com/ |
| Telephone | 1924520500 |
| URN | 146367 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 344 |
| As first preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 168 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 377 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 47.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 53.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Springfield Park, , WF14 9PD
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wellhouse Lane, , WF14 0BE