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Castleford Park Junior Academy
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.3 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. While 61% of pupils achieve the expected level, the percentage reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 9%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a commendable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
White Other2.4%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.72384, -1.34355 · WF10 4BB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139359
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pjacademy.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleford Park Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castleford Park Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is Castleford Park Junior Academy a good school?
Castleford Park Junior Academy scores 46.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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