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Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.5 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
130
Capacity
108
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a high level of quality in education and care. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, there is limited published data on academic performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no pupils have met the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.5%
Asian Pakistani22.3%
Black African6.9%
Other6.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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53.62556, -1.78641 · HD4 6JL
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142420
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.castlehillschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hill School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2012.
Is Castle Hill School a good school?
Castle Hill School scores 89.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Hill School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle Hill School receives a satisfaction score of 93% across all parent survey questions.
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