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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Goodgraded 05/12/2023Ages 2–11493 pupils
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Castleford, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 493 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023, Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Castleford can view Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)53%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake44.4%
Free school meals44.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence28.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Castleford
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