Open Other Primary Mixed

Half Acres Primary Academy

Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE
Part of: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford, WF10 5RE
430 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.00% FSM %
235 Boys
195 Girls
About Half Acres Primary Academy

Half Acres Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Castleford, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 430 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Rachael Taylor.

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 Altofts and Whitwood
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-03-2017
UKPRN 10062845
URN 144332
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clifford Robertson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clifford Robertson Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Lucy Gill Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kathryn Lay Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Magson Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Mason Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine McDowall Local Governor 29/04/2021 28/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine McDowall Local Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Nigel Stockton Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachael Taylor Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Dixon-Child Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 01/09/2025 — N/A
Schools Nearby
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
0.69 km • Castleford
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
0.95 km • Castleford
Other
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
1.03 km • Castleford
Other
The Grange School
1.08 km • Castleford
Other
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
1.09 km • Castleford
Other
Castleford Park Junior Academy
1.1 km • Castleford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Half Acres Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Castleford, Wakefield.
Half Acres Primary Academy has 430 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Half Acres Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at Half Acres Primary Academy is Mrs Rachael Taylor.
Half Acres Primary Academy is at Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Half Acres Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Half Acres Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Rachael Taylor
Temple Street, Castleford, WF10 5RE
01977802325
www.halfacres.com/
Location
WF10 5RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144332
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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