Glasshoughton Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newfield Avenue Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 4BH |
| Reference Number | 140312 |
Glasshoughton Infant Academy is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' across several domains, except for personal development, which is rated as 'Outstanding'. The school has not been previously inspected under the current classification since it became an academy, marking this as an important inspection in light of historical continuity. The leadership is ambitious, and pupils report feeling safe and well-supported, contributing to a positive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Castleford Glasshoughton Infant School | |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on character development and pupil leadership opportunities
- Commendable support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Effective promotion of reading, with early support for those who need it
- High levels of pupil engagement and responsible behavior in school
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent understanding of how to teach disciplinary knowledge in some subjects
- Assessment information is sometimes not used accurately to match reading materials with pupils' phonic knowledge
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB |
0.19 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB |
0.35 miles |
|
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF |
0.49 miles |
|
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
0.53 miles |
|
Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
0.79 miles |
|
Airedale Infant Academy
Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Airedale Junior School, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
0.9 miles |
|
Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
0.9 miles |
|
Airedale Junior Academy
Fryston Road, Airedale, 23, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3EP |
0.91 miles |
|
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB |
1.08 miles |
|
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN |
1.4 miles |
|
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS |
1.4 miles |
|
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
1.46 miles |
|
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.04 miles |
|
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
2.05 miles |
|
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2DR |
2.1 miles |
|
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BD |
2.2 miles |
|
St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.25 miles |
|
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
2.29 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.34 miles |
|
Methley Primary School
Savile Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HT |
2.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
0.24 miles |
|
Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
1.14 miles |
|
The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
1.4 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
1.98 miles |
|
New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.03 miles |
|
The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.7 miles |
|
Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
2.94 miles |
|
Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
3.01 miles |
|
High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
3.17 miles |
|
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.2 miles |
|
Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
3.49 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
3.5 miles |
|
De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
4.18 miles |
|
Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJ |
4.94 miles |