Oyster Park Primary Academy

About Oyster Park Primary Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 364 pupils on roll. It is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

364 / 420 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 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

Watling Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3SN

Phone

01977515994

Acting Headteacher

Jodie Chapman-Kemp

Website

www.oysterpark.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oyster Park Primary Academy?

Oyster Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Castleford, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Oyster Park Primary Academy have?

Oyster Park Primary Academy has 364 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oyster Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oyster Park Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023).

How does Oyster Park Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at Oyster Park Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Oyster Park Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oyster Park Primary Academy is part of CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Oyster Park Primary Academy?

Oyster Park Primary Academy is located at Watling Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3SN.