How many pupils does Airedale Junior Academy have?

Airedale Junior Academy has 378 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Airedale Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Airedale Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Airedale Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Airedale Junior Academy is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Airedale Junior Academy?

Airedale Junior Academy is located at Fryston Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3EP.

Airedale Junior Academy

Fryston Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3EP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

378

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Airedale Junior Academy

Airedale Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 378 pupils on roll. It is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 378 / 448 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41%

Free school meals

6.5%

EAL

5.0%

SEN support

22.0%

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)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

19.1%

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.

18.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

20.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

14.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£49,853

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,380 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 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.

£4,029

Spend per pupil

£3,947

Income per pupil

30%

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: Fryston Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3EP
Phone: 01977556946
Head Teacher: Kirsten McKechnie
Website: www.airedalejuniorschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Airedale Junior Academy?: Airedale Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Airedale Junior Academy have?: Airedale Junior Academy has 378 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Airedale Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Airedale Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Airedale Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Airedale Junior Academy is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Airedale Junior Academy?: Airedale Junior Academy is located at Fryston Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3EP.

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