What does “with nursery” mean on this Castleford page?

It means the school currently has nursery provision flagged in the live school data. It does not by itself confirm admissions priority or guaranteed progression into Reception.

Does nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place in Castleford?

No. Many schools make it clear that nursery attendance does not guarantee admission into the main school, so parents should still check each school’s admissions policy carefully.

Why use a nursery-specific list for Castleford?

For families focused on the early-years to primary transition, this list makes it easier to compare schools that currently offer nursery provision without manually filtering the wider hub.

Best Primary Schools with Nursery in Castleford

Schools in the Castleford built-up area. Focus on primary and all-through schools that offer nursery provision, then compare rankings, maps and nearby options. This page currently lists 11 schools in Castleford. Schools featured here include Half Acres Primary Academy, Ackton Pastures Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford.

Key Performance Metrics for Castleford

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Castleford52%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Castleford3%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Castleford76%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Castleford7.0/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Castleford

52%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Castleford

3%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Castleford

76%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Castleford

7.0/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Castleford

Showing 1-11 of 11 schools

Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Whitwood
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
Smawthorne
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Three Lane Ends
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Fairburn
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Ferry Fryston
Airedale Infant Academy
Airedale
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Glasshoughton
Townville Academy
Townville