Special schoolData as of May 2026

Castle Hill School

Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JL

A Outstanding-rated special school in Huddersfield where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy special converter

Pupils

130

Ages

3-19

FSM

36.8%

Capacity

108

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2012

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — Ofsted, results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

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 %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

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

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Castle Hill School

Castle Hill School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Castle Hill School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

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 do parents say about Castle Hill School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Castle Hill School.

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.