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Castle Manor Academy
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- Haverhill CB9 9JE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good or better progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; the school is a calm and orderly environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training and support for effective teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Questioning skills need improvement; strong support and direction from leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: High attendance at parent consultations; parents feel involved.
Communication: Regular progress updates via a mobile app.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly support and recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are trusted to deal with issues; supportive of students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented strong processes and reviewed curriculum regularly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported; effective safeguarding measures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive reinforcement of respect and equality.
Extracurricular Offerings: Regular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages participation in physical activities before school starts.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice programme from Year 7 to Year 11.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils well-prepared for next educational stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and monitoring for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Castle Manor Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 751 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the headteacher of Castle Manor, a position I've occupied for the past 2.5 years, is an honour. The school has had substantial growth during this time, and we have quickly gone from strength to strength, attaining good results in the exams of 2017 and 2018. Everything we do is centred on our kids. Our goal is to provide each learner with a top-notch academic education as well as a more comprehensive personal development. Our basic principles鈥攚hich we refer to as our PROUD values鈥攁re Professional, Resilient, Optimistic, Understanding, and Driven. These values serve as the foundation for the work of our strong community of staff and students. Every day, the effort, genuine care, and commitment of our students to achieving their demanding goals serve as examples of these ideals. The comprehensive challenge and assistance they receive at Castle Manor are valued by our pupils, who are nice and happy students. We believe that inspiring young people to be lifelong learners and achieve their highest potential is the best approach to have an impact on their futures. As a result, we provide a wide curriculum that is rich in information and experience. We want our students to grow up to be societal contributors who are responsible, self-assured, and independent. Please come and take a look around our campus so you can truly comprehend the essence of our school. We are delighted to welcome any visitors to our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 41.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 3 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 42.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 7 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.27% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 11 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 12 | 43.5% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 3 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.98% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 11.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.39% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.33 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.44 | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.18% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Manor Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1