The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 430
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Taylor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary · 685m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary · 950m away
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The Grange School
Independent · 1.1km away
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource
Secondary · 1.2km away
Castleford Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Half Acres Primary Academy?
Half Acres Primary Academy currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Half Acres Primary Academy take?
Half Acres Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Half Acres Primary Academy?
Half Acres Primary Academy is in Castleford, WF10 5RE, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Half Acres Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Half Acres Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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