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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
174
Capacity
135
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
129%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3 to 7. While 72% of parents express satisfaction, the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 21% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess specific academic strengths, but the overall environment appears supportive for young learners.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School keeps me informed
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other6.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Location
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53.72751, -1.34755 · WF10 1HF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108236
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wheldoninfants.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2015.
Is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery a good school?
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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