SchoolScoresHalf Acres Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE
01977 802325 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 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 4th 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. | 82% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 30 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 28% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Castleford. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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
57 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Wakefield average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Castleford. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ackton Pastures Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Castleford Park Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Airedale Infant Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Townville Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Airedale Junior Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Half Acres Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Half Acres Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Half Acres Primary Academy?
81% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Half Acres Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Half Acres Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Half Acres Primary Academy as their first choice for 57 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144332.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.