Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford

URN: 141961 • Castleford WF10 3DB

Overview

Name
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
URN
141961
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alex Webb (since 2025)
Telephone
01977558350
Website
Visit
Address
Stansfield Drive, Castleford WF10 3DB

Summary

Fairburn View Primary School is a community school located in Castleford, Wakefield, catering to a mixed-gender population of 493 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage of students (53.20%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on serving the local community.

The school prides itself on a diverse curriculum that engages pupils through a variety of activities, as highlighted in their promotional video. This approach aims to foster both academic and personal development, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in a stimulating learning environment.

Fairburn View Primary School encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering strong relationships between families and the school. Parents can stay connected and informed about school activities through the school's website and YouTube channel, which showcase the vibrant life of the school and its commitment to educational excellence.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
493
Boys
258
Girls
235
FSM %
53.20
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 493 258 235 420 53.20
2024-09-11 514 281 233 420 54.60
2023-09-11 468 231 237 420 50.10
2022-09-11 468 231 237 420 50.10
2021-09-11 462 220 242 420 46.70
2020-09-11 475 229 246 420 41.80

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