SchoolScoresCastleford Park Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB
01977 518959 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Castleford comparisons use the 8 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Castleford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Castleford figures pool parents at the Castleford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
100 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points below the Wakefield average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Half Acres Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Airedale Infant Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Townville Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Airedale Junior Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Castleford Park Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Park Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Castleford Park Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Castleford Park Junior Academy?
89% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Castleford Park Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139359.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.