Oyster Park Primary Academy is a primary 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, Oyster Park Primary Academy has 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 364 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.2%.
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At Oyster Park Primary Academy, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
77% met the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths.
Oyster Park Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Oyster Park Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Oyster Park Primary Academy has 364 pupils on roll.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Oyster Park Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Oyster Park Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Oyster Park Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
160/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
65/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
63%
Child is Happy
37%
Child Feels Safe
42%
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.