Castleford Park Junior Academy vs Glasshoughton Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 305 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
412 students
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
222 students
| Measure | Castleford Park Junior Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Glasshoughton Infant Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #833 of 1,636 | #67 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8638 of 15,697 | #776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 412 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | www.pjacademy.net/ | www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/ |
The verdict
- •Glasshoughton Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 47.1).
- •Castleford Park Junior Academy is the larger school with 412 students compared with 222.
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 Park Junior Academy better than Glasshoughton Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glasshoughton Infant Academy ranks higher (90.2 vs 47.1 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 Park Junior Academy and Glasshoughton Infant Academy?
About 305 m in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleford Park Junior Academy: 412. Glasshoughton Infant Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleford Park Junior Academy and Glasshoughton Infant Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castleford Park Junior Academy is 833rd of 1,636 and Glasshoughton Infant Academy is 67th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).