The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Mark Stow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hanley Castle High School a selective school?
No. Hanley Castle High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hanley Castle High School's Ofsted rating?
Hanley Castle High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hanley Castle High School?
Hanley Castle High School currently has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanley Castle High School take?
Hanley Castle High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hanley Castle High School?
Hanley Castle High School is in Worcester, WR8 0BL, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanley Castle High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hanley Castle High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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