Castleford Academy
URN: 136633 • Castleford WF10 4JQ
Overview
- Name
- Castleford Academy
- URN
- 136633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wesley Bush (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977605060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ferrybridge Road, Castleford WF10 4JQ
Summary
Castleford Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Castleford, Wakefield, with a current enrollment of 1,477 students and a capacity of 1,500. The academy operates as an academy converter and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Approximately 27.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's engagement with the local community.
The curriculum at Castleford Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including options for BTEC and GCSE qualifications. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, with various extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities available to students. Additionally, the academy has a dedicated resource base for deaf children, ensuring tailored support for students with specific needs.
Castleford Academy is focused on fostering fundamental British values and promoting a safe, respectful learning environment. The school prioritizes safeguarding, pupil premium support, and offers various resources for parents, including information on attendance, homework, and exam preparation. For more details, parents can visit the academy's website at http://www.castlefordacademy.com.
The curriculum at Castleford Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including options for BTEC and GCSE qualifications. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, with various extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities available to students. Additionally, the academy has a dedicated resource base for deaf children, ensuring tailored support for students with specific needs.
Castleford Academy is focused on fostering fundamental British values and promoting a safe, respectful learning environment. The school prioritizes safeguarding, pupil premium support, and offers various resources for parents, including information on attendance, homework, and exam preparation. For more details, parents can visit the academy's website at http://www.castlefordacademy.com.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- List of Governors (governance)
- Meeting Schedule (governance)
- Become a Trustee / Governor (governance)
- Scheme of Delegation & Governor Handbook (governance)
- Curriculum Adaptations (SEND) (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Seneca (sen)
- Parent Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1477
- Boys
- 763
- Girls
- 714
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1477 | 763 | 714 | 1500 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1513 | 780 | 733 | 1590 | 25.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1479 | 761 | 718 | 1590 | 21.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1479 | 761 | 718 | 1590 | 21.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1469 | 751 | 718 | 1224 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1412 | 756 | 656 | 1224 | 17.60 |
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