Ackton Pastures Primary Academy is situated in the urban setting of Castleford, West Yorkshire, specifically at College Grove, WF10 5NS. As an academy converter, it provides mixed-gender education for children aged 3 to 11 years. With a total capacity of 356, the school currently accommodates 352 pupils, maintaining a balanced distribution of 183 boys and 169 girls. The school does not have a religious character, and its admissions policy is non-selective. Ackton Pastures is deeply embedded in its local community, serving families in the area without specific catchment restrictions. The school also offers nursery classes but does not provide a sixth form. Under the leadership of Head Teacher Katie Mason, the school focuses on nurturing young learners within a close-knit, supportive environment.
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2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
S5 Inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)