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Airedale Junior Academy
Fryston Road, Airedale, 23, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3EP, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
378
Capacity
448
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a compelling option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2017Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other4.8%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.72154, -1.31777 · WF10 3EP
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141409
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Airedale Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Airedale Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2017.
Is Airedale Junior Academy a good school?
Airedale Junior Academy scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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