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15 state primary schools within 2 miles and 11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WF10, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of WF10 is the average position of the 28 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near WF10

15 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WF10, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

    State primary · Castleford · 0.04 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.04 miles · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19.6 of 20 points

      0.04 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Half Acres Primary Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 0.71 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.71 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Castleford · 0.21 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.21 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.9 of 20 points

      0.21 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Allerton Bywater Primary School

    State primary · Castleford · 1.6 miles

    61of 100

    Places reached 1.36 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.2 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters16.7 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.36 miles away; this school is 1.58 miles from the middle of WF10, further than that. Leeds City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Castleford · 1.8 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.4 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 9.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Townville Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 1.3 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 17 on average · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 1.2 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 14,817 state schools in England: 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Castleford Park Junior Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 0.34 miles

    55of 100

    0.34 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.6 of 20 points

      0.34 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Airedale Infant Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 1.3 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 31.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Glasshoughton Infant Academy

    State primary · Castleford · 0.52 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.52 miles · not every first choice met in 2026

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      0.52 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 56 of 57. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near WF10

11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WF10, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Castleford Academy

    State secondary · Castleford · 0.28 miles

    65of 100

    0.28 miles · results: top 21% in England · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.9 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 278 of 291. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 19.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Oulton Academy

    State secondary · Leeds · 4.6 miles

    64of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.5 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 96.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Brigshaw High School

    State secondary · Castleford · 2.4 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 47% in England · 2.4 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 25.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Garforth Academy

    State secondary · Leeds · 4.4 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 25% in England · places reached 3.36 miles in 2026

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters13.6 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.36 miles away; this school is 4.43 miles from the middle of WF10, further than that. Leeds City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 18.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Pontefract · 2.3 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.3 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters9.9 of 20 points

      Better than 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.01 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 47.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Outwood Academy Freeston

    State secondary · Normanton · 3.5 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 36% of schools in England

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters7.3 of 20 points

      Better than 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 49.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. The Featherstone Academy

    State secondary · Pontefract · 3.6 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.33 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 114.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Ark The King's School

    State secondary · Pontefract · 3.2 miles

    47of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 43% in England · 3.2 miles

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.2 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 181 of 188. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 29.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Airedale Academy

    State secondary · Castleford · 1.5 miles

    47of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.5 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.9 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 15.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 106.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. De Lacy Academy

    State secondary · Knottingley · 4.6 miles

    44of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: better than 41% of schools in England · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of WF10, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 154 of 155. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 99.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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