Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 11 January 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Newfield Avenue

Castleford, WF104BH
Phone: 1977516343
Website: glasshoughtoninfant.com/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 140312
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Newfield Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BH
Website: http://www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/
Age range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 180 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 225
Free School Meals: 13.5% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 4.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.8%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 7.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 7.5 (10.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.2 (2.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 22 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 45; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 225 pupils; 3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone deserves the best, everyone deserves respect"

Care Aspire Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Glasshoughton Infant Academy. Our motto is Everyone deserves the best, everyone deserves respect. We aim to make learning irresistible through an engaging, varied curriculum and a strong sense of community, with high expectations and a focus on personal development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rounders Lego Cooking Sports clubs Craft club Art club

Sports

PE sessions (minimum 2 hours per week) Sports Premium activites and programmes Daily Mile Sports & Healthy Eating Week Sponsored walk Lunchtime activity support with Nike partnership

Facilities

One-level building with disabled access Ramps to aid wheelchair access to all areas Disabled toilet facilities with electronic changing station Scooter pods for bike/scooter storage Staff parking on site

Curriculum Highlights

Investors in Pupils IQM (Independent quality mark) Daily Mile recognition Quality Mark from The Basic Skills Agency Primary Quality Mark – 10 Elements

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club

SEND Provision

Glasshoughton Infant Academy has an inclusive ethos with SEND provision overseen by the SENCo. It uses All About Me profiles, works with external agencies via the SENCo, and monitors progress against National expectations and Wakefield progression tools. Support includes teaching assistants, a family mentor, and termly reviews to assess impact and next steps.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Wakefield Council. Published Admission Number (PAN) for 2026/27 is 180. In cases of more applications than places, preference is given in this order: Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children; Children who appear to be in state care outside England and those adopted from local authority care; Children who live in the catchment area with brothers or sisters attending the school; Other children in the catchment area; Other children who live nearest to the school; children who have nursery attendance at Glasshoughton Infant Academy.