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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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