Airedale Academy Catchment Area
Airedale Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1063 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,063
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Airedale Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Airedale 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.
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 →Airedale Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136613
Other Secondary Schools in Castleford
If Airedale Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Airedale Academy
Is Airedale Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Airedale Academy has a capacity of 1250 places and currently has 1063 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for Airedale Academy? ▾
Admission to Airedale 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 Airedale Academy cover? ▾
Airedale Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Airedale Academy? ▾
Airedale Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.