Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Castleford, WF10 1PN · Wakefield · primary school
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82nd of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 2,104 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are working below the expected standard in literacy? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Overview
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a ‘well-designed curriculum’ and a positive school culture where pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’. Leaders have successfully driven ‘timely and sustainable improvements’ with strong support from the academy trust.
Strengths
- Staff maintain ‘high expectations’ of pupils, resulting in ‘calm and orderly’ behaviour where learners are ‘polite and respectful’.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully considered’ with logical learning steps, ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the ‘same ambitious curriculum’ with appropriate adaptations.
- Early reading provision is ‘consistent’ and effective, with all adults following the phonics programme and individual tutoring available for those catching up.
- The early years curriculum is ‘well organised’, using songs and routines to help children build essential vocabulary and skills.
- Pupils benefit from a robust personal development programme that promotes well-being, respect for difference, and safety awareness.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop an ‘accurate and consistent system to check what pupils know’ across all subjects, as current inconsistencies prevent teachers from identifying gaps in knowledge or misconceptions in some areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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