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Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.1 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
829
Capacity
870
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 44% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, it may be noted that the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 30%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with above-average attainment in comparison to many others in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani42.0%
White British38.0%
White Other6.0%
Black African4.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.68014, -1.68876 · WF14 9PH
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146367
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlehall.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Castle Hall Academy a good school?
Castle Hall Academy scores 44.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Castle Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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