Castle Manor Academy

About Castle Manor Academy

A small family school committed to hard work and kindness.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Vanessa Whitcombe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 68 responses • 9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

91.2% positive 8.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.2% positive 5.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.2% positive 5.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.1% positive 2.9% negative

My child does well at this school

91.2% positive 7.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 68 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

44.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.13

Progress 8

Below average

31.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

56.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

21.8% entered EBacc

12.9% achieved EBacc

147 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emma Taylor Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School with Exceptional Values!"

My daughter is in her third year at Castle Manor and we couldn't be happier! The emphasis on kindness, hard work and respect for others is really evident in everything they do. The facilities are great, with plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities. We've seen her grow so much as a person and can't thank the staff enough for their support.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel Patel Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares!"

My son graduated from Castle Manor last year and we're still in touch with many of the teachers and staff. The school's commitment to supporting students with SEND is outstanding, and they made a huge difference in his life. We're so grateful for the time he spent there and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah Lee Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 14, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings but Generally Positive"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience so far. The teachers seem nice and the facilities are okay, but there are some areas where we feel they could improve. For example, we've struggled to get in touch with the school administration and the communication could be better. That being said, we do appreciate the emphasis on personal development and the support they offer for students with learning needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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