Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery, Castleford

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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF

A Good-rated primary school in Castleford.

Community school

Pupils

174

Ages

3-7

FSM

16.9%

Capacity

135

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2015

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About Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 25 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 174 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2025 — Standards maintained
Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

What is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 25 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery.

Where is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery located?

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 1HF).

How many pupils attend Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery has around 174 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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