Hanley Castle High School

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hanley Castle High School.

Worcester, WR80BL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.6%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church End
Hanley Castle
Worcester, WR80BL
Phone
1684593241
Website
hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137101
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL
Website
http://www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1,009 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,086
Free School Meals
15.5% (168 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.6 (+23.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
39.6 (+20.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.9 (+11.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
136
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,086 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Happy and safe school community Nurture potential and self-belief Ambitious knowledge-rich curriculum Inclusive and supportive environment Strong partnership with parents and the local community Global citizenship and international ethos

We follow Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus and teach the religious traditions of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. The school emphasises an international ethos with worldviews across the curriculum and an international links programme, including an annual visit from a tutor group from China.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mark Stow welcomes visitors and describes Hanley Castle High School as a high-performing academy with an ambitious knowledge-rich curriculum; highlights strong GCSE and A-level results, inclusive and supportive environment, and value of parental involvement and community partnerships.

Facilities

Language and Computing block (opened 2008) Sixth Form Centre (opened 2016) Improved and enlarged dining facilities Expanded student toilets Facilities for performing arts, science, Physical Education, humanities and mathematics

Curriculum Highlights

Broad KS3 curriculum across literature, mathematics, sciences, humanities and arts Encouragement of EBacc subjects Fieldwork opportunities and residential field trips (e.g., Slapton Sands, Devon) Extensive Sixth Form offering over twenty AS and A-levels and vocational qualifications Individually tailored 16-19 Study Programme including volunteering and work experience Support for students behind in literacy, numeracy or emotional needs

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