Airedale Academy, Castleford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
51.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
43
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
1,008 pupils
1,250 capacity
242 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Castleford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Castleford
Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,320
Applications
3,997
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.23088%
Overall absence
41.87956%
Persistent absence
1,096
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Airedale Academy
Airedale Junior Academy
Townville Academy
Airedale Infant Academy
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Castleford Park Junior Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Willow Green Academy
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