Castleford Park Junior Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Castleford Park Junior Academy
Address: Medley Street
Town/City: Castleford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF10 4BB
Telephone Number: 01977 518959
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Castleford Academy Trust
Sponsor: Castleford Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Liam Booth
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 412 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%

Location and administration

URN: 139359
DfE Number: 384/2178
UKPRN: 10040640
UPRN: 63163431
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (E14001428)
Electoral Ward: Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (E05001447)

Easting & Northing: 443413E, 425471N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 28.13" N 1° 20' 36.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5WPMF4+QJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Amanda Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 August 2028.
  • Miss Samantha Davison - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mr Jordan Dickinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine Eastwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Jagger - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Miss Alyce McCurdie - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Patrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Miss Jessica Swain - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mrs Tracy Sycamore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mrs Anna Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Miss Sarah Whittle - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 August 2028.