Schools in Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
18 schools · 8,516 students · 15 academy, 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 386.
Castleford, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 8,516 students. By level there are 15 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 15 academy, 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Castleford's schools is 386, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
18 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Glasshoughton Infant Academy (90.2, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School (86.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Castleford Academy (61.5, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Castleford Academy (1,480 students), Brigshaw High School (1,321 students), Airedale Academy (1,008 students).
Ranked schools in Castleford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 190Glasshoughton Infant AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary– · 222 students
- 287Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary SchoolCastleford · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 145 students
- 362Castleford AcademyCastleford · Academy Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 1,480 students
- 460Brigshaw High SchoolCastleford · Academy Secondary47.4 Attainment 8 · 1,321 students
- 559Castleford Wheldon Infant School and NurseryCastleford · Local authority Primary– · 169 students
- 654Allerton Bywater Primary SchoolCastleford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 386 students
- 750Airedale Infant AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary– · 206 students
- 847Castleford Park Junior AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 946Ackton Pastures Primary AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 1046Half Acres Primary AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 1144St Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordCastleford · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 1244Townville AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary– · 111 students
- 1335Airedale Junior AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 1431Smawthorne Henry Moore AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary– · 473 students
- 1518Castleford Three Lane Ends AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1614Airedale AcademyCastleford · Academy Secondary33.8 Attainment 8 · 1,008 students
- 1710Oyster Park Primary AcademyCastleford · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 186Fairburn View Primary School, CastlefordCastleford · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 471 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasshoughton Infant Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 90.2 Top 10% | – | 222 |
| 2 | Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 86.6 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 145 |
| 3 | Castleford Academy Castleford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 1,480 |
| 4 | Brigshaw High School Castleford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.5 Top 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,321 |
| 5 | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 169 |
| 6 | Allerton Bywater Primary School Castleford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 386 |
| 7 | Airedale Infant Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 50.3 Lower 50% | – | 206 |
| 8 | Castleford Park Junior Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 9 | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 10 | Half Acres Primary Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 11 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 12 | Townville Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | – | 111 |
| 13 | Airedale Junior Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 14 | Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 31.2 Lower 50% | – | 473 |
| 15 | Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 16 | Airedale Academy Castleford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 13.5 Lower 50% | 33.8 Attainment 8 | 1,008 |
| 17 | Oyster Park Primary Academy Castleford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 9.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 18 | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Castleford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 5.8 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 471 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Castleford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Castleford?
Glasshoughton Infant Academy is the highest-ranked school in Castleford with a Success Index (England) of 90.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Castleford?
Castleford has 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) educating 8,516 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Castleford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Castleford is 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.