Half Acres Primary Academy

About Half Acres Primary Academy

Half Acres Primary Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 430 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.5% 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

430 / 450 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 March 2025

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

Temple Street, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5RE

Phone

01977802325

Principal

Rachael Taylor

Website

www.halfacres.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Half Acres Primary Academy?

Half Acres Primary Academy is an academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Half Acres Primary Academy have?

Half Acres Primary Academy has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Half Acres Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Half Acres Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Half Acres Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Half Acres Primary Academy is part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Half Acres Primary Academy?

Half Acres Primary Academy is located at Temple Street, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 5RE.