Best Secondary Schools in Castleford
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 2 secondary schools in Castleford, accounting for 8.0% of the total 25 schools in the area, with a total of 2,540 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Castleford show 50.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 0 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- The secondary schools in Castleford have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 36.9%, and a spending per pupil of £7,974, compared to national averages.
- The Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Castleford is -0.06, with 39.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 31.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 secondary schools in Castleford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Castleford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 32% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,974 | £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.