Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Catchment Area
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is a community primary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 493 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
493
Pupils
420
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 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 →Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford — School Information
- Full address
- Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 53.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141961
Other Primary Schools in Castleford
If Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Castleford are the next closest alternatives.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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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 — Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Is Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford currently has 493 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford? ▾
Admission to Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 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 Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford cover? ▾
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford? ▾
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.