Ofsted and Background Information
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College
Background Information
Total number of students on roll (all ages) |
1260 |
Total number of students on roll with SEN, with statements or on School Action Plus |
150 |
Percentage of students on roll with SEN, with statements or on School Action Plus |
11.9% |
Total number of students on roll with SEN, supported at School Action |
48 |
Percentage of students on roll with SEN, supported at School Action |
3.8% |
Cohort Information for students at the end of Key Stage 4
Number of students at the end of Key Stage 4 |
256 |
% of students at the end of Key Stage 4 aged 14 or under |
0% |
% of students at the end of Key Stage 4 aged 15 |
100% |
Number of students with SEN with statements or on School Action Plus |
42 |
Percentage of students with SEN with statements or on School Action Plus |
16.4% |
Number of students with SEN supported at School Action |
10 |
Percentage of students with SEN supported at School Action |
3.9% |
GCSE and equivalent achievements of students at the end of Key Stage 4
% achieving Level 2 (5+A*-C) including English and maths GCSEs |
53% |
% achieving Level 2 in functional English and maths |
59% |
% achieving Level 1 in functional English and maths |
95% |
% achieving Level 2 threshold (the equivalent of 5+A*-C) |
70% |
% achieving Level 1 threshold (the equivalent of 5+A*-G) |
93% |
% of students at the end of Key Stage 4 who achieved two GCSEs or equivalent at grades A*-C which cover the Key Stage 4 science programme of study |
43% |
% achieving at least one entry level qualification |
99% |
Average total point score per student (uncapped) |
447.4 |
Key Stage 2 to 4 Contextual Value Added Measure
Key Stage 2 to 4 contextual value added measure |
1024.2 |
Upper limit of CVA confidence interval |
1031.9 |
Lower limit of CVA confidence interval |
1016.4 |
Coverage indicator - % of students included in Key Stage 2 to 4 CVA |
98% |
Average number of qualifications (equiv to GCSE) taken by students included in Key Stage 2 to 4 CVA |
11.4 |
Key Stage 3 to 4 Contextual Value Added Measure
Key Stage 3 to 4 contextual value added measure |
1028.8 |
Upper limit of CVA confidence interval |
1035.3 |
Lower limit of CVA confidence interval |
1022.2 |
Coverage indicator - % of students included in Key Stage 3 to 4 CVA |
99% |
Year on year comparison for 15 year olds
Number of 15 year old students in 2006/07 |
256 |
5+A*-C (and equivalent) including English and maths GCSEs results over time
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 including English and maths - 2004 |
31% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 including English and maths - 2005 |
22% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 including English and maths - 2006 |
38% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 including English and maths - 2007 |
53% |
5+A*-C (and equivalent) results over time
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 (GCSE/GNVQ) - 2004 |
42% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 (GCSE and equivalent) - 2005 |
41% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 (GCSE and equivalent) - 2006 |
55% |
% of 15 year olds achieving Level 2 (GCSE and equivalent) - 2007 |
70% |
Absence
% of half days missed due to total absence |
6.8% |
% of half days missed due to unauthorised absence |
0.8% |
School statistics (based on the number of 15 year olds)
Introduction 
The inspection was carried out by one of Her Majesty's Inspectors and four additional inspectors.
Description of the school
Castleford High School Technology College is a larger than average mixed comprehensive school with 1,263 pupils on roll. Almost all pupils come from the immediate area. The number of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is broadly in line with the national average. The school's population is largely white British with a small number of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds. The school was awarded technology college status in 1996.
Overall effectiveness of the school
Castleford High School is an improving school; inspectors agree with the school's judgement that its overall effectiveness is satisfactory. Pupils make adequate progress during their time at the school, and although there has been underachievement in some subjects, the school is taking appropriate steps to address this. The majority of teaching is of satisfactory quality, with the remainder being good or better. The school cares for its pupils well, and particular attention is paid to the needs of vulnerable children. The school works well with external organisations to promote the well-being of learners; however, form time and assemblies are not always used effectively, and there are limited opportunities for pupils to develop spiritual awareness. The school provides a good range of curriculum activities, well suited to the needs of learners, and there is a very good range of extra-curricular activities.
Overall, leadership and management are good. The headteacher, appointed in September 2005, is clearly committed to improving the quality of provision and has already taken steps to bring about positive change. The school's self evaluation is accurate, and shows a thorough understanding and awareness of strengths and weaknesses. Technology college status has had a positive impact on the work of the school overall and resources are deployed appropriately. Improvement since the last inspection has been satisfactory. Recently implemented strategies designed to bring about rapid improvement in key areas are taking effect, and the school demonstrates the capacity to make the necessary further improvements. The school provides satisfactory value for money.
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