Castleford Academy
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Castleford, WF10 4JQ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 36% in England
5 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
1,480
First preferences per place
1.04
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 48.6 | 48.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 51% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 56% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.53 | 0.41 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Airedale Academy · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
- Brigshaw High School · 2.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- Ark the King's School · 3.0 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 3.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Outwood Academy Freeston · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Castleford Academy is in Castleford Town (typical home £147,321, crime very high).
What is Castleford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleford Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Castleford Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Castleford Academy is in the top 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.