Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HFOpen in maps

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Castleford for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 April 2015, report published 8 May 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

169 pupils on roll, with places for 135

Eligible for free school meals15.4%

15.4%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.3%

8.3%, 13.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.6%

13.6%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.7%

7.7%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good52% met the expected standard
Castleford Park Junior Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Glasshoughton Infant Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Half Acres Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding65% met the expected standard
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Davison-McMullen
Phone
01977553528
Website
wheldoninfants.co.uk
Address
Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF
Local authority
Wakefield
URN
108236

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.