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Oyster Park Primary Academy

Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, WF10 3SN

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

364

Ages

3-11

FSM

52.4%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

54.0%

Writing

46.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

43.0%

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About Oyster Park Primary Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 364 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Watling Road, Castleford, WF10 3SN | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jan 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Oyster Park Primary Academy

What is Oyster Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oyster Park Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Oyster Park Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Oyster Park Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Oyster Park Primary Academy located?

Oyster Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 3SN).

How many pupils attend Oyster Park Primary Academy?

Oyster Park Primary Academy has around 364 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Oyster Park Primary Academy with other schools?

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