The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Helen Davison-McMullen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary · Very close
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource
Secondary · 409m away
Castleford Academy
Secondary · 409m away
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Primary · 784m away
Half Acres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Grange School
Independent · 1.8km away
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery take?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is in Castleford, WF10 1HF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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