Half Acres Primary Academy Catchment Area
Half Acres Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Castleford, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 430 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
430
Pupils
450
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2010
Half Acres Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Half Acres Primary 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 →Half Acres Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 22% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144332
Other Primary Schools in Castleford
If Half Acres Primary 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 — Half Acres Primary Academy
Is Half Acres Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Half Acres Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Half Acres Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Half Acres Primary 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 Half Acres Primary Academy cover? ▾
Half Acres Primary Academy is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Half Acres Primary Academy? ▾
Half Acres Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.