Hanley Castle High School
Hanley Castle High School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Worcester, WR8, in the Worcestershire council area. It has 1,142 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (22 March 2023): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 22 March 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.23 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 47.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 170 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36.04 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 93 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,142 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 15.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.45% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.55% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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