Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 21% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £152,904. Over a 12 month period, 2626 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

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GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

21%

Mathematics

26%

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276

English Language

16%

English Literature

14%

Physics

72%

Chemistry

68%

Biology

68%

Science: Double Award

14%

Geography

19%

Computer Studies Computing

38%

History

19%

Religious Studies

30%

Music

0%

Drama and Theatre Studies

13%

Physical Education Sports Studies

51%

French

12%

Spanish

18%

Design and Technology

23%

Art and Design Fine Art

39%

Art and Design Textiles

10%

Art and Design Photography

35%

DandT Food Technology

11%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

2626

Anti-social behaviour

217

Violence and sexual offences

968

Vehicle crime

87

Shoplifting

391

Burglary

132

Criminal damage and arson

220

Public order

285

Robbery

25

Theft from the person

16

Other theft

149

Drugs

50

Bicycle theft

17

Other crime

59

Possession of weapons

10

Headteacher: Mr Wesley Bush

Local Authority: Wakefield

Telephone: 1977605060

Website: www.castlefordacademy.com

Address: Ferrybridge Road, null, Castleford, WF10 4JQ

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