Airedale Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Airedale Academy.

Castleford, WF103JU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

26

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.9%
Continue in education or training
9.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Sustained employment
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crewe Road
Airedale
Castleford, WF103JU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136613
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,039
Free School Meals
46.1% (479 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
English Attainment 8:
8.2
Maths Attainment 8:
6.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
Ebacc English:
94.9%
Ebacc Entry:
13.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.3%
Ebacc Languages:
18.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.72
Progress 8 Range:
-0.95 to -0.50
University Progression:
13.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
17.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
67.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
13%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
30 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,039 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Care Aspire Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Airedale Academy. Our vision of working together to achieve excellence for all is at the heart of everything we do, from classrooms to corridors. Every day, we aim to create a school where pupils feel supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our core values Care, Aspire, Succeed guide our decisions and shape our culture. They encourage pupils not only to succeed academically but also to grow as confident, resilient, and thoughtful individuals. Every learner leaves us with the skills, knowledge, and ambition to make informed choices about their future. At Airedale Academy, we are more than a school, we are a community. We celebrate achievements, create lasting memories, and open doors to new opportunities. Every member of Team Airedale plays a part in making this a place where all pupils can truly thrive. Thank you for visiting our website. I hope it gives you a glimpse into the vibrant, caring, and ambitious community that is Airedale Academy. Mr Percival Headteacher

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