Castleford Townville Infants' School

URN: 108229 • Castleford WF10 3QJ

Overview

Name
Castleford Townville Infants' School
URN
108229
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
44.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Burden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Poplar Avenue, Castleford WF10 3QJ

Summary

Castleford Townville Infants' School is a mixed community primary school located in Castleford, Wakefield. Currently, the school has 135 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 180. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and friendly environment, where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos centres on promoting academic, physical, social, and spiritual development, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for future learning.

The curriculum at Townville Infants' School is broad and balanced, designed to be challenging and engaging for young learners. Subject areas include phonics, reading, writing, maths, science, and the arts, among others. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and after-school clubs, enhancing the educational experience and encouraging social interaction among pupils.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong communication between staff, parents, and governors. Parents appreciate the approachable nature of teachers and the individual attention their children receive, contributing to a supportive and nurturing school community.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
180
Pupils
135
Boys
71
Girls
64
FSM %
33.90
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2024-05-31
Last Ofsted
2023-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 135 71 64 180 33.90
2024-09-11 135 71 64 180 33.90
2023-09-11 140 72 68 180 28.50
2022-09-11 140 72 68 180 28.50
2021-09-11 148 78 70 180 28.70
2020-09-11 170 88 82 180 21.60

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