Airedale Academy
Airedale Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Castleford, WF10, in the Wakefield council area. It has 1,008 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024): Requires improvement. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 30 January 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.72 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 33.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 25.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 195 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,008 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 51.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.93% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.86% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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