Question 1

What schools serve Castleford?

Accepted Answer

There are 19 schools in Castleford, Leeds — including Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School, Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery, The Grange School, Airedale Academy, Castleford Academy and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Castleford?

Accepted Answer

Castleford has 15 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Castleford?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Castleford, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Castleford schools are set by Leeds and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Leeds admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Castleford?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Castleford are set by Leeds as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Castleford

Primary Schools in Castleford (15)

Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Castleford Park Junior Academy

Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Airedale Junior Academy

Airedale Infant Academy

Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford

Allerton Bywater Primary School

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Half Acres Primary Academy

Townville Academy

Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy

Secondary Schools in Castleford (3)

Airedale Academy

Castleford Academy

Brigshaw High School

Other Schools in Castleford (1)

The Grange School