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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 4BH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–7

Pupils

222

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • 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 (primary), Ages 3–7, in Castleford, Wakefield, 222 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 7%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140312

Location

Address
Newfield Avenue
Postcode
WF10 4BH
Town
Castleford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Wakefield
District
Wakefield
Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
222
Boys / girls
109 / 113
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
222 / 180 (123%)
Free school meals
7%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Castleford Academy

Contact

Headteacher
Ms M Senior
Telephone
01977516343
Website
http://www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/

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