Castle Hill School

URN: 142420 • Huddersfield HD4 6JL

Overview

Name
Castle Hill School
URN
142420
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Perren (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01484544558
Website
Visit
Address
Newsome Road South, Huddersfield HD4 6JL

Summary

Castle Hill School is an academy located in Newsome, Huddersfield, catering to students aged 3 to 19 with complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and multi-sensory impairments. With a current enrolment of 130 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 108, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored educational experiences for each learner.

The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school, fostering strong partnerships with parents and carers to enhance the educational journey of its students. Castle Hill School is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its pupils, supported by a well-trained staff who engage in continuous professional development.

As a member of the Together Learning Trust since February 2024, Castle Hill School aligns with broader educational initiatives and resources, ensuring that it remains responsive to the needs of its community. The school actively participates in the Kirklees Local Offer, providing accessible information on the support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Key details

LA
Kirklees
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
108
Pupils
130
Boys
84
Girls
46
FSM %
36.80
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 130 84 46 108 36.80
2024-09-11 129 81 48 108 31.80
2023-09-11 122 73 49 108 34.70
2022-09-11 122 73 49 108 34.70
2021-09-11 118 70 48 108 38.70
2020-09-11 124 74 50 108 35.50

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