Castle Hall Academy

A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Hall Academy.

Mirfield, WF149PH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
7 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Richard Thorpe Avenue
Mirfield, WF149PH
Phone
1924520500
Website
castlehall.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146367
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, WF14 9PH
Website
https://www.castlehall.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
870 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
782
Free School Meals
34.7% (271 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
36.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
21.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.5%
Ebacc Languages:
44.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.15
Progress 8 Range:
-0.09 to 0.39

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
782 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To achieve academic excellence, develop character and raise aspirations"

Head Teacher's Message

Castle Hall aims to deliver academic excellence, develop character and raise aspirations; emphasizes high expectations, personalised learning, and knowing students by name.

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