Castle Manor Academy

About Castle Manor Academy

Castle Manor Academy is an academy converter in Haverhill, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 757 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 (2025/26). 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

757 / 750 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9JE

Phone

01440705501

Headteacher

Vanessa Whitcombe

Website

http://www.castlemanor.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle Manor Academy?

Castle Manor Academy is an academy converter in Haverhill, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Castle Manor Academy have?

Castle Manor Academy has 757 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Castle Manor Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Castle Manor Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 in 2025/26.

Is Castle Manor Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle Manor Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Castle Manor Academy?

Castle Manor Academy is located at Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9JE.