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Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy

Academy converter · Castleford · WF10 5AX

Ages 2–11 · 473 pupils · Wakefield

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-02-04

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

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

473 pupils · 530 places

Pupils on roll
473
Boys / girls
258 / 215
School capacity
530
Capacity fill
473 / 530 (89%)
Free school meals
30.6%
FSM pupils
130
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ACCOMPLISH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
ACCOMPLISH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Accomplish Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Dixon

Location

Address
Ashton Road
Postcode
WF10 5AX
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 2–11, in Castleford, Wakefield, 473 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 30.6%.

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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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Dixon
Telephone
01977558395
Website
www.smawthorneprimary.wakefield.sch.uk

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