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Airedale Infant Academy

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 3QJ

Ages 3–7 · 206 pupils · Wakefield

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

7.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-11-05

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.3%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
120

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

206 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
206
Boys / girls
105 / 101
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
206 / 180 (114%)
Free school meals
20.5%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Castleford Academy
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsten Mckechnie

Location

Address
Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Airedale Junior School
Postcode
WF10 3QJ
Town
Castleford
Local authority
Wakefield
District
Wakefield
Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Castleford, Wakefield, 206 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 20.5%.

Open schools in Castleford
19
Primary schools in Castleford
15
Academies among open schools in Castleford
79% (15)
Open schools in WF10
19
Primary in WF10
15
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Primary in Wakefield LA
113

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CastlefordNear WF10

  • Townville Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3QJ · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • FSM23.5%

    0.0 miles away

  • Airedale Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3EP · Wakefield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM41.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Oyster Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3SN · Wakefield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM50.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • Glasshoughton Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 4BH · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM7.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Castleford Park Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 4BB · Wakefield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM24.0%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kirsten Mckechnie
Telephone
01977519281
Website
www.airedaleinfants.com

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