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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 4BH

Ages 3–7 · 222 pupils · Wakefield

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

1.29 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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 absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
120

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.29 · Competitive

1st preferences

76

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

58

Total preferences (any rank)
158
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

222 pupils · 180 places

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 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
Ms M Senior

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

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.

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  • Castleford Park Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 4BB · Wakefield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM24.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Half Acres Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 5RE · Wakefield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM21.1%
    • Demand0.94

    0.8 miles away

  • Airedale Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3QJ · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM20.5%
    • Demand0.95

    0.9 miles away

  • Townville Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3QJ · Wakefield

    Ages 3–7

    • FSM23.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Airedale Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castleford · WF10 3EP · Wakefield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM41.0%

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

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

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