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Castleford, Wakefield
Airedale Academy
Airedale Academy is a academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield. The school has 1,063 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 1,063 PupilsURN 136613
Ofsted Report
3
Requires Improvement
Inspected January 2024
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentRequires Improvement
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Sixth FormRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
33.9↓ -12pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
24.1%↓ -21pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
85.1%↓ -7pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
20.4↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
49.6%↑ +26pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
24.8%↓ -13pp
Teacher Turnover
1,063 / 1,250
85%
Capacity
Surplus
+£676,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Airedale Academy is a academy converter in Castleford, Wakefield. The school has 1,063 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Andy Percival
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
08:45 – 15:00
Telephone
01977664555
Website
Address
Castleford, WF10 3JU
Local Authority
Wakefield
The School Day
08:45
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 3 available
Music
Reading
Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards & Accreditations
Inclusion Quality Mark
Inclusive educational practices
Wellbeing Award for Schools
Recognised achievement
