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Castle Manor Academy
Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9JE, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.5 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
757
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.3 places it in the top 78% nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 51%, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school is better than 40% of others based on its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a solid standing within the local education landscape.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% UK |
| 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%. | 51% | Bottom 16% UK |
| 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| 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%. | 6% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
78%
School keeps me informed
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.0%
White Other8.5%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.08554, 0.42792 · CB9 9JE
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN138162
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlemanor.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Manor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Manor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2019.
Is Castle Manor Academy a good school?
Castle Manor Academy scores 39.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Castle Manor Academy?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle Manor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Castle Manor Academy in GCSEs?
Castle Manor Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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