Hanley Castle High School
URN: 137101 • Worcester WR8 0BL
Overview
- Name
- Hanley Castle High School
- URN
- 137101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Stow (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01684593241
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church End, Worcester WR8 0BL
Summary
Hanley Castle High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Worcester, Worcestershire, with a current enrolment of approximately 1,100 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,009. The school emphasizes a strong educational ethos, focusing on academic excellence and personal development. It offers a broad curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a variety of options in the arts, humanities, and vocational studies, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, with a dedicated focus on safeguarding and student well-being. Parents can access resources related to their children's education, including information on assessment, exam support, and career guidance. Hanley Castle High School also promotes community engagement through various events and initiatives, encouraging students to develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (14.5%), the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that caters to diverse needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students, with a dedicated focus on safeguarding and student well-being. Parents can access resources related to their children's education, including information on assessment, exam support, and career guidance. Hanley Castle High School also promotes community engagement through various events and initiatives, encouraging students to develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (14.5%), the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that caters to diverse needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Academy Standards Committee (ASC) Information and Duties (governance)
- Contact us - including how to report student absence (sen)
- Student Absence, Illness and Accidents (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Open Events November 2025 (calendar)
- Admissions Consultation (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Statutory policies and documents (other)
- Safeguarding policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1009
- Pupils
- 1100
- Boys
- 532
- Girls
- 568
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1100 | 532 | 568 | 1009 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1086 | 544 | 542 | 1009 | 13.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1080 | 557 | 523 | 1009 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1080 | 557 | 523 | 1009 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1074 | 551 | 523 | 1009 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1072 | 565 | 507 | 1009 | 5.80 |
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