The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kirsten Mckechnie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Poplar Avenue, Airedale Junior School, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTownville Academy
Primary · Very close
Airedale Junior Academy
Primary · Very close
Wakefield Pathways School
Special school · Very close
Pontefract the Castle School
Special school · Very close
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Primary · 605m away
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource
Secondary · 1.7km away
Castleford Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Airedale Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
Airedale Infant Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Airedale Infant Academy?
Airedale Infant Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Airedale Infant Academy take?
Airedale Infant Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Airedale Infant Academy?
Airedale Infant Academy is in Castleford, WF10 3QJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Airedale Infant Academy have a sixth form?
No, Airedale Infant Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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