The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Liam Booth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Castleford Park Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Park Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castleford Park Junior Academy?
Castleford Park Junior Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleford Park Junior Academy take?
Castleford Park Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castleford Park Junior Academy?
Castleford Park Junior Academy is in Castleford, WF10 4BB, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleford Park Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castleford Park Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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