Ackton Pastures Primary School

URN: 108241 • Castleford WF10 5NS

Overview

Name
Ackton Pastures Primary School
URN
108241
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mandy Pickles (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
College Grove, Castleford WF10 5NS

Summary

Ackton Pastures Primary School, located in Castleford, Wakefield, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 326 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 300. The school is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where children, staff, and parents work together to promote the happiness and education of every student.

The curriculum at Ackton Pastures is designed to be exciting and enriching, focusing on the development of good British citizens. It emphasizes the importance of values and morals, preparing students to succeed in the wider world. The school community celebrates individual achievements, from acts of kindness to academic excellence, reinforcing a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Led by Headteacher Mrs. Katie Mason, Ackton Pastures is part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, which connects a network of schools dedicated to inspiring excellence. The school prioritises safeguarding and offers various support systems to ensure the well-being of its pupils, making it a nurturing environment for children to thrive.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
326
Boys
185
Girls
140
FSM %
20.10
Open date
Close date
2017-02-28
Last Ofsted
2016-06-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 326 185 140 300 20.10
2024-09-11 326 185 140 300 20.10
2023-09-11 326 185 140 300 20.10
2022-09-11 326 185 140 300 20.10
2021-09-11 326 185 140 300 20.10
2020-09-11 326 185 140 300 20.10

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