Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

URN: 108236 • Castleford WF10 1HF

Overview

Name
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
URN
108236
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Davison-McMullen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01977553528
Website
Visit
Address
Francis Street, Castleford WF10 1HF

Summary

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a community primary school located in Castleford, Wakefield, accommodating 174 pupils with a capacity of 135. The school promotes a nurturing environment that emphasizes values such as self-discipline, empathy, curiosity, respect, teamwork, and resilience. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs. Helen McMullen, is committed to providing quality education and ensuring the best outcomes for every child.

The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning through engaging activities and experiences. Recent initiatives include a "Free Little Library" for students to exchange books, and various class trips to enhance learning outside the classroom. The school also focuses on community involvement, as seen in their collaboration with local businesses for playground refurbishments.

With a current overall attendance rate of 95.53%, Wheldon Infant School and Nursery strives to create a supportive atmosphere for both students and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.wheldoninfants.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
135
Pupils
174
Boys
83
Girls
91
FSM %
16.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 174 83 91 135 16.90
2024-09-11 175 92 83 135 19.70
2023-09-11 168 88 80 135 18.40
2022-09-11 168 88 80 135 18.40
2021-09-11 153 78 75 135 17.60
2020-09-11 157 85 72 135 16.90

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