Official figures · Demand
Schools in Castleford by admissions demand
14 schools with a published Admissions demand figure in Castleford. Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers.
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| # | School | Admissions demand | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasshoughton Infant Academy Primary · Academy converter | 1.29 · Competitive | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 2 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Primary · Academy converter | 1.20 · Competitive | 2024/25 | Not judged | |
| 3 | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 1.04 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 4 | Castleford Academy Secondary · Academy converter | 1.03 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Not judged | |
| 5 | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Primary · Community school | 1.03 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 6 | Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 1.00 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 7 | Oyster Park Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 1.00 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Needs attention | |
| 8 | Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Primary · Academy converter | 1.00 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 9 | Brigshaw High School Secondary · Academy converter | 0.97 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Standards maintained | |
| 10 | Airedale Academy Secondary · Academy converter | 0.97 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Requires improvement | |
| 11 | Allerton Bywater Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 0.96 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 12 | Airedale Infant Academy Primary · Academy converter | 0.95 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Good | |
| 13 | Half Acres Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 0.94 · Balanced demand | 2024/25 | Not judged | |
| 14 | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Primary · Community school | 0.88 · Often has places | 2024/25 | Standards maintained |
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