How many pupils does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy have?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Ackton Pastures Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is located at College Grove, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5NS.

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

College Grove, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5NS

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

352

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 352 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 352 / 356 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.7%

Free school meals

5.6%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

19.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

10.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

21.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

2.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£47,312

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,782 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,628

Spend per pupil

£6,140

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: College Grove, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5NS
Phone: 01977802322
Head of School: Callum Ivel
Website: www.acktonpastures.inspirepartnership.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy have?: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Ackton Pastures Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy?: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is located at College Grove, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5NS.

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