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Airedale Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 30/01/2024Ages 11–181,063 pupilsDoes not apply
Airedale Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Castleford, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 1,063 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 30/01/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.1 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Castleford can view Airedale Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 30/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Attendance & staffing
Attendance86.9%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals51.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 833.8
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Nearby schools in Castleford
All schools in Castleford →Airedale Junior AcademyGood · 0.2 miTownville AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.2 miAiredale Infant AcademyGood · 0.2 miFairburn View Primary School, CastlefordGood · 0.4 miOyster Park Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.5 miOrchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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