Oyster Park Primary Academy

URN: 141144 • Castleford WF10 3SN

Overview

Name
Oyster Park Primary Academy
URN
141144
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
43.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jodie Chapman-Kemp (since 2023) , Acting Headteacher
Previous head
Jodie Chapmpan-Kemp, Acting Headteacher
Telephone
01977515994
Website
Visit
Address
Watling Road, Castleford WF10 3SN

Summary

Oyster Park Primary Academy, located in Castleford, Wakefield, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 364 pupils, serving a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to aspire and succeed. The ethos centres on valuing each child's unique talents and abilities, promoting a 'can do, have a go' attitude that enhances creativity, resilience, and independence.

The curriculum at Oyster Park emphasizes the importance of literacy and numeracy while also offering opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, including sports, music, and Forest School activities. Staff are committed to making lessons engaging and relevant, ensuring that students develop a thirst for learning. The school also prioritises good behaviour, manners, and social skills, with staff acting as positive role models to instil these values.

As part of the Northern Ambition Trust, Oyster Park Primary Academy is actively involved in community safety initiatives, such as providing crossing patrol staff to ensure the safety of students. The school aims to create confident and considerate members of the community, preparing pupils for their future educational journeys and adult lives.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
364
Boys
182
Girls
182
FSM %
52.40
Open date
2014-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 364 182 182 420 52.40
2024-09-11 369 185 184 420 54.40
2023-09-11 392 200 192 420 49.30
2022-09-11 392 200 192 420 49.30
2021-09-11 394 206 188 420 47.40
2020-09-11 400 218 182 420 35.80

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