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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,477
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 29% progress to university, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary pathways. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 73% recommending the school based on 150 responses.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 29% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 17 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (150 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
82%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child is happy
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.72492, -1.34312 · WF10 4JQ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136633
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlefordacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castleford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Castleford Academy a good school?
Castleford Academy scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Academy?
Based on 150 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castleford Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Castleford Academy in GCSEs?
Castleford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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