Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 6th of 10 primary schools in Castleford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 3 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Leaders are ambitious for all pupils in the school. They place pupils at the heart of all that they do. Leaders want pupils to know and believe that they can achieve. Leaders have used their knowledge of the local area to inform the development of the curriculum. The school's '3R' values of being responsible, respectful and resilient support pupils to show positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils work hard in all lessons. They are cheerful, polite and courteous. Positive relationships between pupils and staff make this school a happy place to be. Leaders have implemented new systems to promote positive behaviour. This has led to improvements. Leaders give pupils appropriate support if they struggle with their emotions or behaviour. The school is a calm and inviting place to be. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that bullying is very rare and that when it does happen, adults sort it out quickly. Pupils have a mature sense of equality and inclusion. One pupil commented, 'No one should feel unhappy because they feel different, and a disability is just a different ability.'
What the school should improve
- Pupils with SEND are not always able to complete the work given to them independently. This is because they do not always have the necessary prior knowledge to complete the task. Leaders must help teachers to check that pupils have a secure understanding of prior learning before moving on to more complex tasks and ideas.
- The curriculum in early years is not detailed and precise enough. This means that some children do not have the necessary understanding or skills for the next stage in their education. Leaders must review the early years curriculum so that it is coherently planned and sequenced to prepare children for the demands in Year 1 and beyond.
- Pupils do not have a good understanding of different religions and cultures. This means that they do not understand, appreciate and respect religious differences as well as they might. Leaders need to review the curriculum and develop opportunities for children to learn about and remember different religions and cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 356
Schools near Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Callum Ivel
- Phone
- 01977802322
- Address
- College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 144331
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.