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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
493
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 3% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students reached the higher standard. Overall, the school shows a commitment to fostering academic growth, making it a noteworthy option for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other5.1%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
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53.72658, -1.31487 · WF10 3DB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141961
School typeCommunity school
WebsiteFairburnview.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford rated by Ofsted?
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford a good school?
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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