Ackton Pastures Primary Academy vs Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
| Measure | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,636 | #567 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8787 of 15,697 | #6130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 356 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 125.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | acktonpastures.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | www.wheldoninfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 46.4).
- •Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is the larger school with 356 students compared with 169.
- •Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a academy school while Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy better than Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (58.6 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ackton Pastures Primary Academy and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy: 356. Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackton Pastures Primary Academy and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is 856th of 1,636 and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is 567th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).