130
Pupils · 2024/25
28%
EAL · 2024/25
40%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 27/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKirklees
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Castle Hill School · All-through · Kirklees
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
130
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
28%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
40%
Contact
Address
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JL
Local authority
Kirklees
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 130 | 10.0 | 100% | 28% | 37% | 14% | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 129 | 7.8 | 100% | 29% | 32% | 13% | 44% |
| 2022/23 | 127 | 6.9 | 100% | 31% | 34% | 13% | 37% |
| 2021/22 | 122 | 7.3 | 100% | 33% | 36% | 15% | 48% |
| 2020/21 | 118 | 7.1 | 100% | 32% | 31% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 124 | 7.2 | 100% | 31% | 38% | 11% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.4 | — | — | — | 11% | 36% |
| 2016/17 | 120 | 7.2 | 100% | 37% | 42% | 12% | 32% |
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