Best Schools in Castleford
25 schools in Castleford
Key Facts
- Castleford has a total of 25 schools, with 90.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Castleford have 58.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Castleford have a Progress 8 score of -0.06, an Attainment 8 score of 42.49, and 39.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths at KS4, below national averages.
- In Castleford, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.77 and spending per pupil of £6,136, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.77 and spending per pupil of £7,974.
Top Nurseries in Castleford
9 nurseries in Castleford
Top Primary Schools in Castleford
14 primary schools in Castleford
TG
The Grange School
Castleford, WF10 1PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils25
P/T Ratio–
GI
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 4BH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.2%
Pupils222
P/T Ratio22.4
Airedale Infant Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 3QJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.3%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio24.4
Townville Academy
Castleford, WF10 3QJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils111
P/T Ratio16.4
Top Independent Schools in Castleford
1 independent schools in Castleford
Frequently Asked Questions
Castleford has 25 schools, including 14 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Castleford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,040 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.