Airedale Academy

Airedale Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Airedale Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Airedale Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Airedale Academy?

Airedale Academy has 1,008 pupils on roll.

What are Airedale Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 39.4: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Airedale Academy take?

Airedale Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Airedale Academy located?

Airedale Academy is located in Castleford, WF10 3JU, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Airedale Academy?

Airedale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Airedale Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.6% of pupils at Airedale Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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