Castleford Park Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Medley Street, WF10 4BB |
| School Website | www.pjacademy.net/ |
| Telephone | 1977518959 |
| URN | 139359 |
School Census
| Total | 405 |
| Girls/Boys | 190/215 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2019 | Good |
| 28/09/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 12 February 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 December 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 September 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 October 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 March 2013 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 39% |
| no | 61% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashton Road, , WF10 5AX