Airedale Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Crewe Road
 Airedale
 Castleford
 West Yorkshire WF10 3JU
Telephone: 01977 664555

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
History: This school arose from Airedale High School
Trust: Castleford Academy Trust
Sponsor: Castleford Academy

Staff and Pupils

Principal: Mr Andy Percival (since September 2024 – came from Southway Independent School)
Previous Headteacher: Cheryl Eastwood
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 53.2 / 16.13
Non-teaching Staff*: 55.52
Number of pupils: 1039
Pupils Per Teacher: 19.5
Sex: Mixed (48% boys / 52% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 45.80% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 25.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 19.5% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 14.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 11.8%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 9.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Wakefield
Electoral Ward: Airedale and Ferry Fryston
School Number: 3844026

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 30th January 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

Nearby Schools

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  2. Townville Academy (0.2km) show on map
  3. Airedale Junior Academy (0.6km) show on map
  4. Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford (0.8km) show on map
  5. Oyster Park Primary Academy (0.8km) show on map
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  7. Glasshoughton Infant Academy (2.1km) show on map
  8. Castleford Park Junior Academy (2.3km) show on map
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  11. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford (2.5km) show on map
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