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Castleford Academy is a secondary academy in Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Castleford Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.41 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, 67% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 9.7%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.6%.
After leaving Castleford Academy, student destinations include 26% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Castleford Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.41, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
67% of students at Castleford Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Castleford Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Castleford Academy is 9.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Castleford Academy, 26% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
380/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
133/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Castleford Rail Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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5.5
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Data Score
Computed from 22 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.