Castleford Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ferrybridge Road Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 4JQ |
| Phone | 01977605060 |
| Reference Number | 136633 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1513 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.55%
Girls: 48.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | 156 | 306 |
| 8 | 156 | 147 | 303 |
| 9 | 164 | 132 | 296 |
| 10 | 144 | 157 | 301 |
| 11 | 162 | 140 | 302 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-09 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-09-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource | ||
| 2010-01-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-05-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-05-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.08 miles |
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0.16 miles |
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
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0.24 miles |
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF |
0.25 miles |
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
0.6 miles |
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
0.73 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
1.05 miles |
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Airedale Junior School
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
1.06 miles |
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Airedale Infant School
Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
1.06 miles |
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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB |
1.16 miles |
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
1.32 miles |
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS |
1.37 miles |
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Oyster Park Primary Academy
Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN |
1.48 miles |
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Allerton Bywater Primary School
Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2DR |
1.87 miles |
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BD |
1.98 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.19 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
2.27 miles |
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Methley Primary School
Savile Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HT |
2.34 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.49 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
2.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
1.29 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
2.12 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.26 miles |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
2.71 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.93 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.4 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
3.4 miles |
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3.51 miles |
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Carleton High School
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3.73 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
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4.36 miles |
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Garforth Academy
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4.71 miles |
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Oulton Academy
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4.85 miles |