The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kirsten McKechnie
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fryston Road, 23, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAiredale Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Townville 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 · 591m 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 Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Airedale Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Airedale Junior Academy?
Airedale Junior Academy currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Airedale Junior Academy take?
Airedale Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Airedale Junior Academy?
Airedale Junior Academy is in Castleford, WF10 3EP, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Airedale Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Airedale Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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