Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Castleford Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Castleford Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Castleford Academy?

Castleford Academy has 1,480 pupils on roll.

What ages does Castleford Academy take?

Castleford Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Castleford Academy located?

Castleford Academy is located in Castleford, WF10 4JQ, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Castleford Academy?

Castleford 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 Castleford Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.2% of pupils at Castleford Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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