Castle Manor Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastern Avenue Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9JE |
| Phone | 01440705501 |
| Reference Number | 138162 |
Castle Manor Academy has effectively maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection, demonstrating a strong commitment to the education and well-being of its pupils. The school fosters a caring community environment where positive relationships thrive, allowing pupils to feel safe and confident. However, while pupils typically build broad knowledge across the curriculum, there have been variable recent outcomes, prompting the school to refine its curriculum to address these inconsistencies. Additionally, the school benefits from support from the Unity Schools Partnership, helping to raise overall standards and promote a collaborative approach to education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 757 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.42%
Girls: 52.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 82 | 153 |
| 8 | 79 | 74 | 153 |
| 9 | 68 | 81 | 149 |
| 10 | 76 | 81 | 157 |
| 11 | 65 | 80 | 145 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Castle Manor Business and Enterprise College | |
| 27 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are part of a caring community that values hard work and kindness.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a culture of trust.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and set high expectations for pupils.
- The school prioritizes reading and provides effective support for pupils who fall behind.
- Pupils engage positively in extra-curricular activities that develop leadership skills.
- The careers curriculum is highly effective, providing regular support for college applications.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding leads to misunderstandings of important concepts.
- Some teachers do not consistently identify errors in pupils' work, affecting learning outcomes.
- Expectations for the quality of written work are not uniformly communicated among staff.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 78 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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