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