Castleford Park Junior Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Medley Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 4BB |
| Phone | 01977518959 |
| Reference Number | 139359 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 399 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.13%
Girls: 48.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 44 | 53 | 97 |
| 4 | 54 | 49 | 103 |
| 5 | 45 | 51 | 96 |
| 6 | 61 | 42 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-02-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-10-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Castleford Park Junior School | ||
| 2011-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB |
0.16 miles |
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
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0.19 miles |
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF |
0.3 miles |
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
0.53 miles |
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
0.68 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
1.06 miles |
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Airedale Junior School
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
1.07 miles |
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Airedale Infant School
Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
1.07 miles |
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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB |
1.19 miles |
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
1.31 miles |
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS |
1.32 miles |
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Oyster Park Primary Academy
Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN |
1.51 miles |
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Allerton Bywater Primary School
Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2DR |
1.92 miles |
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BD |
2.06 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.11 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
2.24 miles |
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Methley Primary School
Savile Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HT |
2.35 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.43 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
2.45 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
0.08 miles |
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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 |
2.04 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.19 miles |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
2.76 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.87 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.33 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
3.36 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
3.45 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
3.67 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
4.35 miles |
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Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJ |
4.77 miles |
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Oulton Academy
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX |
4.84 miles |