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Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.2 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
430
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 71% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 81% recommending the school. However, only 4% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Parent View (97 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
Black African8.8%
White Other4.2%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.72060, -1.35931 · WF10 5RE
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144332
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.halfacres.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Half Acres Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Half Acres Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Half Acres Primary Academy a good school?
Half Acres Primary Academy scores 71.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Half Acres Primary Academy?
Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Half Acres Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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