The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 277 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,477
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Wesley Bush (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource
Secondary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary · Very close
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Primary · 380m away
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 409m away
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary · 963m away
Half Acres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Airedale Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Townville Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Castleford Academy a selective school?
No. Castleford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castleford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castleford Academy?
Castleford Academy currently has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleford Academy take?
Castleford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castleford Academy?
Castleford Academy is in Castleford, WF10 4JQ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleford Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castleford Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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