Half Acres Primary Academy
Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Half Acres Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 3rd of 10 primary schools in Castleford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 11 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils describe their school as a 'giving school'. They value the wide range of opportunities that the school provides for them. They are also proud to give back to the school community. For example, pupils were keen to come together for a recent fundraising cause close to their hearts. Pupils of all ages led their own activities. They raised a significant amount of money. These valuable contributions to the wider community help pupils show empathy for others. Pupils have very positive relationships with adults and peers alike. Pupils are kind to others. This creates a culture of warmth and support that everyone enjoys. Pupils respond well to the high expectations for their behaviour and achievement. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils play a significant part in the culture of high expectations for behaviour. For example, they support each other to meet the school's expectations. They relish the purposeful learning environment. Due to expert teaching and support, many pupils achieve well in the school. Pupil leaders are proud to contribute to their school community. Well-being ambassadors offer support to their peers and to younger children. Children in early years enjoy their interactions with older pupils. These relationships help them feel safe in their school environment.
What the school should improve
- At times, the tasks given to pupils in lessons do not help them to practise the important knowledge or skills set out in the ambitious curriculum. This means that some pupils are not helped to embed and apply the key learning. The school should ensure that adults give lesson tasks that help pupils to further secure and deepen their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Half Acres Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
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
- Mrs Rachael Taylor
- Phone
- 01977802325
- Address
- Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 144332
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.