Castleford Academy vs Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 409 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleford Academy
Castleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,480 students
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
| Measure | Castleford Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 366 | #567 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1399 of 4,090 | #6130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,480 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,480 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 125.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlefordacademy.com | www.wheldoninfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castleford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 58.6).
- •Castleford Academy is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 169.
- •Castleford 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 Castleford Academy better than Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Castleford Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 58.6 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 Castleford Academy and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Academy: 1,480. Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Academy and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Academy is 101st of 366 and Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is 567th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).