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Compare 18 schools in Castleford. Data includes Ofsted ratings and exam performance (Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2 results).

Official data sourced from the Department for Education (DfE) • Last updated 24 Oct 2025
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18

Total Schools

1

Outstanding

15

Good

Primary Schools

15 schools

Secondary Schools

3 schools

Top Performing Schools in Castleford

Ordered by KS2 combined reading/writing/maths meeting expected standard (or the average of subject measures where needed).

Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, WF10 2BD

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/20/2018

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

94%

Maths Meets Standard

88%

Reading Progress

-0.2

Maths Progress

-0.9

130 pupils6.2% FSM0.8% EAL

Castleford Park Junior Academy

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Primary

Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB

Ages: 7-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 2/13/2019

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

77%

Maths Meets Standard

82%

Reading Progress

-1.4

Maths Progress

-0.7

405 pupils24.2% FSM4.0% EAL

Allerton Bywater Primary School

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Primary

Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DR

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 5/16/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

88%

Maths Meets Standard

88%

Reading Progress

+3.3

Maths Progress

+2.8

429 pupils20.0% FSM2.1% EAL

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

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Primary

Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 6/30/2021

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

67%

Maths Meets Standard

70%

Reading Progress

-1.7

Maths Progress

-3.4

202 pupils7.4% FSM14.9% EAL

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

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Primary

College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 3/8/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

63%

Maths Meets Standard

65%

Reading Progress

-1.2

Maths Progress

-1.8

353 pupils15.6% FSM7.4% EAL

Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Community school
Primary

Ashton Road, Castleford, WF10 5AX

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 2/5/2020

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

67%

Maths Meets Standard

72%

Reading Progress

-2.1

Maths Progress

-1.3

490 pupils28.4% FSM6.5% EAL

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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

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Primary

College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 3/8/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

63%

Maths Meets Standard

65%

Reading Progress

-1.2

Maths Progress

-1.8

353 pupils15.6% FSM7.4% EAL

Airedale Academy

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Secondary, Post-16

Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU

Ages: 11-18

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/30/2022

Performance

Attainment 8

33.2

Progress 8

-0.68

English & Maths 5+

23%

English & Maths 4+

42%

988 pupils43.5% FSM5.3% EAL

Airedale Infant School

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Primary

Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ

Ages: 3-7

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/6/2019

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

No data

Maths Meets Standard

No data

Reading Progress

No data

Maths Progress

No data

245 pupils19.2% FSM4.5% EAL

Airedale Junior School

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Primary

Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3EP

Ages: 7-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 4/18/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

61%

Maths Meets Standard

69%

Reading Progress

-1.6

Maths Progress

-0.7

403 pupils40.0% FSM4.0% EAL

Allerton Bywater Primary School

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Primary

Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DR

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 5/16/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

88%

Maths Meets Standard

88%

Reading Progress

+3.3

Maths Progress

+2.8

429 pupils20.0% FSM2.1% EAL

Brigshaw High School

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Secondary, Post-16

Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR

Ages: 11-18

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 6/18/2019

Performance

Attainment 8

45.6

Progress 8

+0.14

English & Maths 5+

43%

English & Maths 4+

66%

1,406 pupils16.3% FSM1.8% EAL

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