The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 757
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Whitcombe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlace Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 397m away
St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill
Primary · 524m away
Burton End Primary Academy
Primary · 548m away
New Cangle Community Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Clements Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Samuel Ward Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Westfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Churchill Special Free School
Free school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Castle Manor Academy a selective school?
No. Castle Manor Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castle Manor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Manor Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Manor Academy?
Castle Manor Academy currently has 757 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Manor Academy take?
Castle Manor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castle Manor Academy?
Castle Manor Academy is in Haverhill, CB9 9JE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Manor Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Manor Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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