Castleford Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castleford Academy.

Castleford, WF104JQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
63.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.41
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
9 October 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ferrybridge Road
Castleford, WF104JQ
Phone
1977605060
Website
castlefordacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136633
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JQ
Website
http://www.castlefordacademy.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,513
Free School Meals
26.3% (398 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (79 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
99.3%
Ebacc Entry:
18.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.1%
Ebacc Languages:
27.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.41
Progress 8 Range:
0.25 to 0.58

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.4 (+15.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.41 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
252
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,513 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Care, Aspire, Succeed"

Care Aspire Succeed

All major religions are studied and respected, and pupils are exposed to diverse cultures; visitors from Sikh, Hindu and Christian backgrounds run workshops.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Wesley Bush welcomes visitors and describes Castleford Academy as an institution with high ambitions, high standards and a focus on Care, Aspire and Succeed; emphasises partnership with parents and a nurturing environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Soul band Eco-club Trampolining Book Worms British Sign Language club

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, well-structured curriculum Strong focus on reading and literacy development Careers programme woven into the curriculum Support for pupils with SEND, including deaf pupils

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are allocated through Wakefield Council; Castleford Academy adopted its own admissions policy from 2021/22; Published Admissions Number (PAN) for 2026/27 is 300; Wakefield LA appeals process.

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