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Castleford Academy

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Castleford Academy

Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JQ

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Pupils
1,477
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.6%
Attainment 8
48.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.8%
Basics 9-5
49.8%

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
18.0%
EBacc APS
4.07
EBacc 9-5
12.2%
EBacc 9-4
14.9%
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About Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. The school has around 1,477 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JQ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2019 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castleford Academy

What is Castleford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Castleford Academy's latest exam results?
Castleford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castleford Academy located?
Castleford Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 4JQ).
How many pupils attend Castleford Academy?
Castleford Academy has around 1,477 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castleford Academy with other schools?
View Castleford 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.