Castleford Academy Catchment Area
Castleford Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1477 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,477
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Castleford Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Castleford 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.
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- Full address
- Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JQ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136633
Other Secondary Schools in Castleford
If Castleford Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castleford Academy
Is Castleford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Castleford Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Castleford Academy? ▾
Admission to Castleford 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 Castleford Academy cover? ▾
Castleford Academy is a secondary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.