The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Mason (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary · 974m away
The Grange School
Independent · 980m away
Half Acres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary · 2.0km away
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource
Secondary · 2.2km away
Castleford Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy take?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is in Castleford, WF10 5NS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ackton Pastures Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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