Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 329 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
352
Pupils
329
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ackton Pastures Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Ackton Pastures Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144331
Other Primary Schools in Castleford
If Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF10 4JB
Castleford Park Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF10 4BB
Glasshoughton Infant Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF10 4BH
Oyster Park Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF10 3SN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Is Ackton Pastures Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ackton Pastures Primary Academy currently has 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 329 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ackton Pastures Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ackton Pastures Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ackton Pastures Primary Academy? ▾
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.