Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is a community primary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 174 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
174
Pupils
135
Capacity
129%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Francis Street, Castleford, WF10 1HF
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 16.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108236
Other Primary Schools in Castleford
If Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Is Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery currently has 174 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 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 Wheldon Infant School and Nursery cover? ▾
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 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 Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.