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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS

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Pupils

352

Ages

3-11

FSM

18.8%

Capacity

329

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 352 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: College Grove, Castleford, WF10 5NS | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2023 — Good
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2016 — Good (predecessor: Ackton Pastures Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

What is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Ackton Pastures Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy located?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 5NS).

How many pupils attend Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy has around 352 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ackton Pastures Primary Academy with other schools?

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