Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery, Castleford
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Castleford Wheldon creates a warm, supportive environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The school excels at helping children manage their emotions and develop independence through play-based learning. Strong phonics teaching and tailored support ensure all children, including those new to English and those with additional needs, make good progress in reading.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on mental health and well-being woven throughout the curriculum, supporting positive conduct and learning behaviours
- Excellent support for additional needs - pupils new to English learn quickly and all pupils needing extra reading help receive it
- Well-sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge and consistent phonics teaching
- Pupils develop curiosity and independence through play and activity-based learning
- Strong community involvement with leadership roles like eco warriors, activity leaders and friendship buddies
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum does not provide enough opportunities for some pupils to practise and develop writing skills - gaps need closing
- Need to continue developing and reviewing the writing curriculum to improve pupil writing outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing that adults will help them.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, gardening clubs, sports clubs, visits to the seaside, wildlife park visits, litter picking, bulb planting
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their school, demonstrate strong values, behave well, and feel safe.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
125%
Over capacity
169 pupils
135 capacity
34 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Castleford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Castleford
Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,426
Applications
3,755
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.86431%
Overall absence
16.48352%
Persistent absence
91
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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