Airedale Infant Academy
URN: 141522 • Castleford WF10 3QJ
Overview
- Name
- Airedale Infant Academy
- URN
- 141522
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsten Mckechnie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977519281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Poplar Avenue, Castleford WF10 3QJ
Summary
Airedale Infant Academy, located in Castleford, Wakefield, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 217 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180. As part of the Northern Ambition Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where children can develop a love for learning and achieve success. The ethos of the academy emphasizes a positive school culture, encouraging a 'can do' attitude among students and staff alike.
The academy prioritises the well-being of its students, with initiatives such as the hiring of Crossing Patrol staff to enhance child safety during school hours. Airedale Infant Academy also actively engages in community events, promoting mental health awareness and celebrating the contributions of its teaching staff.
The leadership under Headteacher Mrs K McKechnie focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Parents can find more information about the school's policies and activities on their website.
The academy prioritises the well-being of its students, with initiatives such as the hiring of Crossing Patrol staff to enhance child safety during school hours. Airedale Infant Academy also actively engages in community events, promoting mental health awareness and celebrating the contributions of its teaching staff.
The leadership under Headteacher Mrs K McKechnie focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Parents can find more information about the school's policies and activities on their website.
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- SEND (sen)
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- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
- Staff Area (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 106 | 111 | 180 | 27.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 104 | 123 | 180 | 32.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 112 | 130 | 180 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 112 | 130 | 180 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 108 | 121 | 180 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 113 | 118 | 180 | 31.80 |
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