Castleford Academy vs Half Acres Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km 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
Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Castleford Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Half Acres Primary Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 366 | #863 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1399 of 4,090 | #8835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,480 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,480 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.halfacres.com/ |
The verdict
- •Castleford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 46.2).
- •Castleford Academy is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 424.
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 Half Acres Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castleford Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 46.2 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 Half Acres Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Academy: 1,480. Half Acres Primary Academy: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Academy and Half Acres Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Academy is 101st of 366 and Half Acres Primary Academy is 863rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).