Castle Manor Academy
About Castle Manor Academy
Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.13 is the most telling academic metric here: it sits just below the national average of zero, meaning pupils achieve slightly less progress than their peers across England. However, that score is actually above the Suffolk local authority average of -0.17, placing Castle Manor 20th out of 48 similar schools in the county. In the West Suffolk district specifically, it ranks 5th out of 12 secondaries. The school's Attainment 8 score of 41.1 gives a sense of overall GCSE performance, while 56.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths — the basics measure at the stronger pass threshold.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 68 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: castlemanor.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Manor Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications