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Townville Academy

Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Castleford.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

121

Ages

3-7

FSM

34.3%

Capacity

180

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2023

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About Townville Academy

Townville Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). The school has around 121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Castleford Townville Infants' School)
Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
Jan 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Castleford Townville Infants' School)
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Castleford Townville Infants' School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Castleford Townville Infants' School)
Apr 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Castleford Townville Infants' School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Townville Academy

What is Townville Academy's Ofsted rating?

Townville Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

Where is Townville Academy located?

Townville Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 3QJ).

How many pupils attend Townville Academy?

Townville Academy has around 121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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