Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

356 pupils on roll, with places for 356

Eligible for free school meals17.7%

17.7%, 8.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18%

18%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: acktonpastures.inspirepartnership.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.