Castleford Park Junior Academy
Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castleford Park Junior Academy is a primary school in Castleford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 4th of 10 primary schools in Castleford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2019, report published 22 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 April 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Castleford Park Junior Academy. Pupils settle well when they start in Year 3 because the school has established a carefully structured, successful transition programme for pupils. Pupils benefit from the wide range of enrichment activities such as tag rugby, sewing, musical theatre, Spanish club, sign language, baking and Lego club. Pupils are proactive in their leadership roles within the school council, sports council or eco council. For example, pupil councillors raised funds to purchase reusable water bottles and they encouraged their peers to choose reusable cups. Digital leaders go to their partner infant schools to lead internet safety sessions. Pupils relish opportunities within the curriculum to develop their practical skills and knowledge. Pupils grew maize in forest school, ground it, then made tortillas to eat. Pupils made life-size buggies in design and technology, then applied the knowledge and skills to make go-karts. The school builds trusting relationships with families. Pupils behave extremely well. Relationships between staff and pupils are caring and supportive. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe in school.
What the school should improve
- The reading books on offer for the most able pupils lack challenge. This can inhibit pupils' love of reading and limits the range of new vocabulary that pupils encounter. Most-able pupils are making insufficient progress in reading. They are not achieving as well as they should at the greater depth standard by the end of Year 6. Leaders should ensure that reading books are carefully matched to the abilities and needs of most-able pupils, to provide sufficient challenge, motivate interest and ensure success.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
100 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
412 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Castleford Park Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Booth
- Phone
- 01977518959
- Address
- Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 139359
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.