Schools in Castleford
19 schools · 30 reviews
19
Schools
30
Reviews
3
Types
1
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Primary
Medley Street
2
Airedale Academy
Secondary
Crewe Rd, Castleford WF10 3JU
3
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Primary
Fairburn View Primary School, Stansfield Drive, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3DB
4
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Primary
Watling Rd, Castleford
5
Airedale Infant Academy
Primary
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford
6
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary
Methley Road
7
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary
Pontefract Road
8
Brigshaw High School
Secondary
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford
9
Townville Academy
Primary
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
10
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Primary
Brigshaw High School, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
11
Airedale Junior Academy
Primary
Fryston Road, Castleford
12
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Primary
College Grove, Whitwood
13
Castleford Academy
Secondary
Ferrybridge Road
14
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary
Francis Street
15
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Primary
Newfield Avenue
16
Half Acres Primary Academy
Primary
Temple Street
17
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Primary
Green Lane, Ledston
18
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary
Ashton Road
19
The Grange School
Special Needs
Methley Rd
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About Castleford
Castleford is a town in West Yorkshire, England, offering a great quality of life for families. The town has a strong sense of community, with various cultural events and activities throughout the year. The education system is well-regarded, with 19 schools in the area, providing parents with a range of options for their children. Castleford is also known for its safety, with low crime rates compared to other towns of similar size.
Known for
Coal mining heritage, Castleford Tigers rugby league team, Xscape entertainment complex, Henry Moore Institute
Climate
Temperate maritime with cool winters and mild summers
Cost of Living
Affordable by UK standards
Family Friendly
Excellent parks and outdoor spaces, with good public transport links
Education in Castleford
- The town has a mix of primary, secondary, and special schools, with some rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
- There are several colleges and sixth form centers in the area, providing further education opportunities
- The University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University are within commuting distance
Did you know? Castleford is home to the famous Henry Moore sculpture collection, with several of his works on display in the town