Glasshoughton Infant Academy

About Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Glasshoughton Infant Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 228 pupils on roll. It is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023) rated it Good. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–7

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

228 / 180 (127%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 January 2023

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

Newfield Avenue, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4BH

Phone

01977516343

Headteacher

M Senior

Website

http://www.glasshoughtoninfant.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Glasshoughton Infant Academy?

Glasshoughton Infant Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–7.

How many pupils does Glasshoughton Infant Academy have?

Glasshoughton Infant Academy has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Glasshoughton Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?

Glasshoughton Infant Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023).

Is Glasshoughton Infant Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Glasshoughton Infant Academy is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Glasshoughton Infant Academy?

Glasshoughton Infant Academy is located at Newfield Avenue, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4BH.