Schools in Castleford
Castleford has 18 schools: 15 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 88% of the 16 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Brigshaw High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (78% in 2025).
- 19 schools
- 3 secondary
- 15 primary
Secondary Schools in Castleford
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigshaw High School | – | 51.5 (2026) | +0.05 (2024) | 1,321 |
| 2 | Castleford Academy | Good | 46.8 (2026) | +0.41 (2024) | 1,480 |
| 3 | Airedale Academy | Requires Improvement | 39.4 (2026) | -0.72 (2024) | 1,008 |
Primary Schools in Castleford
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School | Good | 78% (2025) | 145 |
| 2 | Allerton Bywater Primary School | Good | 71% (2025) | 386 |
| 3 | Half Acres Primary Academy | Good | 65% (2025) | 424 |
| 4 | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Good | 64% (2025) | 356 |
| 5 | Airedale Junior Academy | Good | 62% (2025) | 385 |
| 6 | Castleford Park Junior Academy | Good | 61% (2025) | 412 |
| 7 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Good | 52% (2025) | 197 |
| 8 | Oyster Park Primary Academy | Needs attention | 43% (2025) | 349 |
| 9 | Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | Good | 42% (2025) | 401 |
| 10 | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Good | 30% (2025) | 471 |
| 11 | Airedale Infant Academy | Good | – | 206 |
| 12 | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | Good | – | 169 |
| 13 | Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Good | – | 222 |
| 14 | Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | Good | – | 473 |
| 15 | Townville Academy | – | – | 111 |