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Castleford Academy

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 4JQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,480

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Castleford, Wakefield, 1,480 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.7%.

Open schools in Castleford
19
Secondary schools in Castleford
3
Academies among open schools in Castleford
79% (15)
Open schools in WF10
19
Secondary in WF10
3
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Secondary in Wakefield LA
18

Nearby secondary 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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136633

Location

Address
Ferrybridge Road
Postcode
WF10 4JQ
Town
Castleford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Wakefield

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,480
Boys / girls
783 / 697
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,480 / 1,500 (99%)
Free school meals
28.7%
FSM pupils
425
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01977605060
Website
http://www.castlefordacademy.com

Official links