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Airedale Academy

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Airedale Academy

Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU

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Pupils
1,063
Ages
11-18
FSM
49.6%
Attainment 8
33.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.2%
Basics 9-5
24.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
5.1%
EBacc APS
2.83
EBacc 9-5
2.6%
EBacc 9-4
3.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

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Grade Distribution (%)

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About Airedale Academy

Airedale Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.9. The school has around 1,063 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Crewe Road, Castleford, WF10 3JU | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Airedale Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Airedale Academy

What is Airedale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Airedale Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Airedale Academy's latest exam results?
Airedale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Airedale Academy located?
Airedale Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 3JU).
How many pupils attend Airedale Academy?
Airedale Academy has around 1,063 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Airedale Academy with other schools?
View Airedale Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.