Castleford Half Acres Primary School
URN: 108238 • Castleford WF10 5RE
Overview
- Name
- Castleford Half Acres Primary School
- URN
- 108238
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mandy Pickles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Temple Street, Castleford WF10 5RE
Summary
Castleford Half Acres Primary School is a mixed community school located in Castleford, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 270 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages children to aspire to achieve their best. The ethos of the school is centred around strong values that are integrated into the curriculum, promoting lifelong learning and personal development.
The Headteacher, Mrs R Taylor, emphasizes the importance of high expectations and support for every child, ensuring they gain knowledge that is retained over time. This approach is designed to prepare students for their future educational journeys beyond primary school. The school is part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, which collaborates with other schools to inspire excellence among students and staff.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including newsletters and social media updates. The school prioritises communication and partnership with families to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The Headteacher, Mrs R Taylor, emphasizes the importance of high expectations and support for every child, ensuring they gain knowledge that is retained over time. This approach is designed to prepare students for their future educational journeys beyond primary school. The school is part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, which collaborates with other schools to inspire excellence among students and staff.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including newsletters and social media updates. The school prioritises communication and partnership with families to enhance the educational experience for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 270
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 135
- FSM %
- 14.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 270 | 135 | 135 | 210 | 14.40 |
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