A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castleford Park Junior Academy.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Headteacher Liam Booth welcomes parents, carers and visitors and describes Castleford Park Junior Academy as a school where care, ambition and achievement are at the heart of everything they do.
Clubs
After School Wrap Around Care is provided until 5:30pm each day.
Consultation – Integrated Resource Provision (IRP) for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with SEMH as secondary need, up to 16 pupils. Four pupils from September 2026, with phased expansion over time. An additional purpose-built building will be located on existing playground space. Places will be allocated by Wakefield Local Authority in agreement with Castleford Park Junior Academy leadership.
Full guidance regarding the admission criteria for Castleford Park Junior Academy can be found in our admissions policy above. Wakefield Council is responsible for coordinating the allocation of school places. Castleford Park Junior Academy Published Admission Number (PAN) for 2026/27 is 105 pupils.
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