Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stansfield Drive Castleford WF10 3DB |
| Phone | 01977558350 |
| Reference Number | 141961 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 493 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.33%
Girls: 47.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 4 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-01-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 110 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 114 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 105 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 128 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 102 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 108 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 46 | 66 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 82 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 128 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 90 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 128 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 91 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 93 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 128 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 101 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 128 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 95 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 128 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 127 | 1 |
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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Oyster Park Primary Academy
Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN |
0.32 miles |
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Airedale Junior Academy
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
0.37 miles |
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Airedale Infant Academy
Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
0.38 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
0.38 miles |
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Newfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BH |
1.08 miles |
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Castleford Park Junior Academy
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB |
1.19 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB |
1.32 miles |
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF |
1.34 miles |
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX |
1.58 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
1.61 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
1.77 miles |
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Fairburn Community Primary School
Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9JY |
1.8 miles |
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE |
1.86 miles |
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ |
1.94 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.22 miles |
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BD |
2.25 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.46 miles |
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS |
2.48 miles |
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN |
2.48 miles |
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The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF |
2.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
0.38 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
1.16 miles |
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Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
2.11 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.31 miles |
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The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
2.43 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 |
2.82 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.86 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
2.94 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
3.34 miles |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
3.44 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
3.48 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.69 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
4.55 miles |