Schools in Castleford
30 schools · 79 reviews
30
Schools
79
Reviews
4
Types
1
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Primary
Medley Street
2
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Primary
Fairburn View Primary School, Stansfield Drive, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3DB
3
Brigshaw High School
Secondary
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford
4
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Primary
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy, Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire
5
Airedale Infant Academy
Primary
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford
6
Airedale Junior Academy
Primary
Fryston Road, Castleford
7
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Primary
Pontefract Road
8
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Primary
Brigshaw High School, Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
9
Townville Academy
Primary
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
10
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Primary
College Grove, Whitwood
11
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Primary
Methley Road
12
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Primary
Watling Rd, Castleford
13
Half Acres Primary Academy
Primary
Temple Street
14
The Grange School
Special Needs
Methley Rd
15
Airedale Academy
Secondary
Crewe Rd, Castleford WF10 3JU
16
Castleford Academy
Secondary
Ferrybridge Road
17
Bright Sparks Child Care
Nursery
Poplar Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ
18
Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd
Nursery
The Crown, Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3RW
19
Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd
Nursery
Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4EW
20
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary
Francis Street
21
Focus Alternative Provision
Nursery
Castleford Rugby Union Club, Castleford, WF10 5PD, United Kingdom
22
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Primary
Newfield Avenue
23
Kids Planet Whitwood
Nursery
Altofts Lane
24
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Primary
Green Lane, Ledston
25
Little Adventurers Montessori (Allerton)
Nursery
The Old School, Vicars Terrace, Allerton Bywater
26
New Moon Nursery
Nursery
The Manse, 25 Barnes Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AB
27
Premier Education Castleford
Nursery
Community Centre For Health Living, Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4PF
28
Sunflower Daycare
Nursery
Houghton House, 131a Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5JT
29
The Grange Nursery
Nursery
The Grange, Doctors Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HJ
30
Unicorn Nursery
Nursery
Unicorn Nursery, Old School Court, Castleford, WF10 5HA
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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
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