Open Other Secondary Mixed

Castle Manor Academy

Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, CB9 9JE
Part of: THE CASTLE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Castle Manor Academy
Haverhill, CB9 9JE
757 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
29.30% FSM %
359 Boys
398 Girls
About Castle Manor Academy

Castle Manor Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Haverhill, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 757 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Vanessa Whitcombe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency West Suffolk
Ward Haverhill South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-06-2012
UKPRN 10037474
URN 138162
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Justine Dawkins Chair of Local Governing Body 13/05/2013 12/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Bushell Local Governor 10/09/2021 04/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Cummings Local Governor 08/11/2018 08/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Cheryl Eden Local Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Farthing Local Governor 11/12/2025 11/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Franks Local Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Georgia Hack Local Governor 20/09/2025 19/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Hogg Local Governor 11/05/2017 26/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tony Humphrey Local Governor 08/11/2018 08/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Plunkett Local Governor 11/12/2025 11/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vanessa Whitcombe Local Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Place Farm Primary Academy
0.4 km • Haverhill
Other
St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill
0.53 km • HAVERHILL
Other
Burton End Primary Academy
0.55 km • Haverhill
Other
New Cangle Community Primary School
0.6 km • Haverhill
Other
Clements Primary Academy
1.04 km • Haverhill
Other
Samuel Ward Academy
1.4 km • Haverhill
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Manor Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Castle Manor Academy has 757 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Castle Manor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Castle Manor Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Castle Manor Academy is Mrs Vanessa Whitcombe.
Castle Manor Academy is at Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, CB9 9JE, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Castle Manor Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Manor Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Whitcombe
Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, CB9 9JE
01440705501
www.castlemanor.org.uk
Location
CB9 9JE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138162
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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