Best Primary Schools in Castleford
14 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 14 primary schools in Castleford, accounting for 56.0% of the total, with a total of 3,820 pupils on roll.
- 90.0% of primary schools in Castleford are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 9 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 10 inspected.
- In Castleford, 32.4% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 19.5% have special educational needs.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Castleford primary schools is 21.77, with 58.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 and £6,136 spent per pupil.
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The Grange School
Castleford, WF10 1PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils25
P/T Ratio–
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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
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 1PN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.7%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio25.2
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 3DB
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence9.2%
Pupils471
P/T Ratio19.6
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 5NS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.0%
Pupils356
P/T Ratio21.8
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 4BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.8%
Pupils412
P/T Ratio23.0
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 1HF
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.7%
Pupils169
P/T Ratio23.0
Airedale Junior Academy
Ofsted
Good
Castleford, WF10 3EP
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected37%
Absence6.7%
Pupils385
P/T Ratio20.5
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Castleford, WF10 3SN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence8.2%
Pupils349
P/T Ratio18.7
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Castleford, WF10 5AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils473
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 primary schools in Castleford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Castleford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,136 | £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.