Which is the best primary school in Castleford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Castleford, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Castleford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Castleford?

10 primary schools in Castleford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Castleford, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
2
Allerton Bywater Primary School
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4%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
3
Half Acres Primary Academy
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4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
4
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
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4%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
5
Airedale Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
6
Castleford Park Junior Academy
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9%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
7
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
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7%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
8
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
9
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
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3%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
10
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Community school

0%

higher standard

30%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Castleford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Castleford, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Castleford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Castleford?: 10 primary schools in Castleford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.