Located in Stockport, Castle Hill High School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Castle Hill High School currently has around 341 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.3% boys and 26.7% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Fairway, Stockport, SK2 5DS |
| Website: | www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01612853925 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Hudson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106172 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 274 |
| Number of Pupils: | 341 |
| Number of Boys: | 250 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.80% | 296 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 10 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 3 |
| African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | - not rated | 142 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | 4out of 4 | 142 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Choices School Bongs House , Bongs Road SK2 5HB | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.