Airedale Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Castleford, WF10 3JU
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
18 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
1,008
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
15.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.2 | 34.0 | 33.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 24% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 20% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 | -0.72 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Castleford Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- Ark the King's School · 2.5 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy · 2.7 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
- De Lacy Academy · 3.0 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 42% in England
- Ark Carleton High School · 3.1 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 3.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
The neighbourhood
Airedale Academy is in Airedale (typical home £195,000, crime high).
What is Airedale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Airedale Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Airedale Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Airedale Academy is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.