Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NS
Head of School · Mr Callum Ivel
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Key facts
Pupils356Capacity 356
OfstedGoodInspected 7 March 2023
TrustInspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals18.3%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 7 March 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Wakefield council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in WakefieldNearby schools for the same ages
- Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy0.6 mi
- Half Acres Primary Academy0.6 mi
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy0.9 mi
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford1.2 mi
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery1.3 mi