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Castle Hill School

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Castle Hill School

Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JL

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Pupils
130
Ages
3-19
FSM
36.8%
Capacity
108
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Castle Hill School

Castle Hill School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 130 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newsome Road South, Huddersfield, HD4 6JL | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Castle Hill School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castle Hill School

What is Castle Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Castle Hill School's latest exam results?
Castle Hill School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castle Hill School located?
Castle Hill School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD4 6JL).
How many pupils attend Castle Hill School?
Castle Hill School has around 130 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castle Hill School with other schools?
View Castle Hill School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kirklees.