Schools in Castleford
19 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brigshaw High School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Castleford Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (15)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Airedale Infant Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Airedale Junior Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Allerton Bywater Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Townville Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–14 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.