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Castle Hill High School
- Secondary
- Stockport SK2 5DS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve a mix of GCSEs and vocational qualifications, achieving significant progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes and behaviours are exemplary, with high engagement in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Staff, including specialists, are well-trained and follow school policies effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adhere to agreed policies and use skilled techniques to ensure effective learning.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality interaction and skilled deployment of resources lead to excellent teaching outcomes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' committee meets monthly; strong partnership with parents.
Communication: Effective communication with parents about safety and well-being.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly express happiness and satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly address concerns and follow up until resolved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Systematic monitoring and strategic planning lead to rapid improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Quickly addressed bullying incidents; exemplary conduct policies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong support for emotional well-being and physical safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers diverse after-school clubs and enrichment activities like Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Vocational learning and extracurricular activities balance with academics effectively.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice; successful transitions to further education or work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Outstanding readiness programs and strong independent learning skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Robust procedures and specialist support for complex needs.
Subjects Offered: Offers broad curriculum including PE, science, computing, art, design technology and vocational subjects.
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Castle Hill High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 341 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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B
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 13-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 4.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.10 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 37 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 51% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 47 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 51% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 33.38% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 37% | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Hill High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1