Airedale Infant Academy Catchment Area
Airedale Infant Academy is a academy converter primary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
217
Pupils
180
Capacity
121%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Airedale Infant Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Airedale Infant 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 →Airedale Infant Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 27.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141522
Other Primary Schools in Castleford
If Airedale Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WF10 2BD
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · WF10 1HF
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 — Airedale Infant Academy
Is Airedale Infant Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Airedale Infant Academy currently has 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Airedale Infant Academy? ▾
Admission to Airedale Infant 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 Infant Academy cover? ▾
Airedale Infant Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Airedale Infant Academy? ▾
Airedale Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.