The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 107
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Quinn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NU
Town setting
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Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
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Wakefield the Park School
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
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Questions parents ask
What is The Castle Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The Castle Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Castle Nursery School?
The Castle Nursery School currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Castle Nursery School take?
The Castle Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is The Castle Nursery School?
The Castle Nursery School is in Wakefield, WF1 5NU, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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