Open Other Primary Mixed

Castleford Park Junior Academy

Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB
Part of: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Castleford Park Junior Academy
Castleford, WF10 4BB
414 Pupils
420 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
27.80% FSM %
208 Boys
206 Girls
About Castleford Park Junior Academy

Castleford Park Junior Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Castleford, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Liam Booth.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-03-2013
UKPRN 10040640
URN 139359
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tracy Sycamore Chair of Local Governing Body 12/11/2024 12/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Burns Local Governor 15/08/2024 14/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Samantha Davison Local Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jordan Dickinson Local Governor 09/01/2025 08/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Eastwood Local Governor 26/07/2023 25/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Jagger Local Governor 18/05/2023 17/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Alyce McCurdie Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Patrick Local Governor 27/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jessica Swain Local Governor 21/05/2025 20/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Walker Local Governor 02/10/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Whittle Local Governor 14/08/2024 15/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castleford Academy
0.12 km • Castleford
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
0.26 km • Castleford
Other
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
0.31 km • Castleford
Other
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
0.49 km • Castleford
Other
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
0.85 km • Castleford
Other
Half Acres Primary Academy
1.1 km • Castleford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castleford Park Junior Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Castleford, Wakefield.
Castleford Park Junior Academy has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Castleford Park Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Castleford Park Junior Academy is Mr Liam Booth.
Castleford Park Junior Academy is at Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Castleford Park Junior Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Castleford Park Junior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Liam Booth
Medley Street, Castleford, WF10 4BB
01977518959
www.pjacademy.net/
Location
WF10 4BB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139359
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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