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Castle Hill High School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DS, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
341
Capacity
274
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this high school demonstrates strong overall performance and a commitment to quality education. However, it currently faces challenges in GCSE attainment, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents prioritizing academic success. The school serves a smaller student population of 341, which may offer a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.40154, -2.11872 · SK2 5DS
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106172
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill High School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hill High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2017.
Is Castle Hill High School a good school?
Castle Hill High School scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Castle Hill High School in GCSEs?
Castle Hill High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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