The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Scotland (Headteacher)
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
Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrigshaw High School and Language College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brigshaw High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Methley Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Grange School
Independent · 2.5km away
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Allerton Bywater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Allerton Bywater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allerton Bywater Primary School?
Allerton Bywater Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allerton Bywater Primary School take?
Allerton Bywater Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Allerton Bywater Primary School?
Allerton Bywater Primary School is in Castleford, WF10 2DR, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allerton Bywater Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Allerton Bywater Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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