Castleford Park Junior Academy

About Castleford Park Junior Academy

Castleford Park Junior Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 414 pupils on roll. It is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

414 / 420 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Medley Street, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4BB

Phone

01977518959

Headteacher

Liam Booth

Website

www.pjacademy.net/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castleford Park Junior Academy?

Castleford Park Junior Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Castleford Park Junior Academy have?

Castleford Park Junior Academy has 414 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

61% of pupils at Castleford Park Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castleford Park Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castleford Park Junior Academy is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Castleford Park Junior Academy?

Castleford Park Junior Academy is located at Medley Street, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4BB.