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Oyster Park Primary Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 18/10/2023Ages 3–11364 pupils
Castleford, WF10 3SN
Wakefield

Oyster Park Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Castleford, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 364 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 18/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Castleford can view Oyster Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Castleford (WF10 3SN), Oyster Park Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 18/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)64%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake46.1%
Free school meals46.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in CastlefordSee the full area report for WF10 3SN