Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
URN: 133621 • Castleford WF10 5AX
Overview
- Name
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
- URN
- 133621
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977558395
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashton Road, Castleford WF10 5AX
Summary
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, located in Castleford, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 492 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 530. The school is part of the Accomplish Multi Academy Trust and is committed to providing a high-quality education in a supportive environment. The school's ethos emphasizes high expectations and a vibrant school life, fostering a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Smawthorne Henry Moore is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, covering core subjects such as reading, writing, maths, and science, alongside RSHE and PSHE. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences. Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a priority, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (33.10%), the school is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and providing additional resources through initiatives like the Pupil Premium. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including the Parent Handbook and regular communication about school events and policies.
The curriculum at Smawthorne Henry Moore is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, covering core subjects such as reading, writing, maths, and science, alongside RSHE and PSHE. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences. Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a priority, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (33.10%), the school is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and providing additional resources through initiatives like the Pupil Premium. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including the Parent Handbook and regular communication about school events and policies.
Useful links
- https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/login?destination=give-your-views (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 530
- Pupils
- 492
- Boys
- 261
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 492 | 261 | 231 | 530 | 33.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 482 | 254 | 228 | 530 | 36.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 487 | 252 | 235 | 530 | 31.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 487 | 252 | 235 | 385 | 31.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 480 | 252 | 228 | 385 | 28.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 493 | 259 | 234 | 385 | 25.90 |
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