Open Other Primary Mixed

Townville Academy

Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
Part of: ACCOMPLISH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Townville Academy
Castleford, WF10 3QJ
121 Pupils
180 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
34.30% FSM %
66 Boys
55 Girls
About Townville Academy

Townville Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–7 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 121 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Caroline Burden.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wakefield or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
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 Airedale and Ferry Fryston
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 ACCOMPLISH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-06-2024
UKPRN 10094496
URN 150627
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Barbara Hughes Chair of Local Governing Body 27/11/2023 25/03/2025 Appointed by trustees
Andrew Robinson Chair of Local Governing Body 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Claire Addy Local Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Elected by parents
Leanne Bennett Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by parents
Caroline Burden Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Tracie Corbett Local Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Appointed by trustees
Miss Maya Evans Local Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sally Mayman Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Airedale Infant Academy
0 km • Castleford
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Airedale Junior Academy
0.02 km • Castleford
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Airedale Academy
0.39 km • Castleford
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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
0.61 km • Castleford
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Oyster Park Primary Academy
0.97 km • Castleford
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
1.46 km • Castleford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Townville Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Castleford, Wakefield.
Townville Academy has 121 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Townville Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Townville Academy is Mrs Caroline Burden.
Townville Academy is at Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Townville Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Townville Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Burden
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
01977554185
www.townvilleinfants.org.uk
Location
WF10 3QJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150627
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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