Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Address: College Grove, Whitwood
Town/City: Castleford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF10 5NS
Telephone Number: 01977 802322
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mr Callum Ivel
Capacity: 356
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 356 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.3%

Location and administration

URN: 144331
DfE Number: 384/2185
UKPRN: 10062846
UPRN: 63156944
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (E14001428)
Electoral Ward: Altofts & Whitwood (E05016526)

Easting & Northing: 441485E, 424575N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 59.7" N 1° 22' 21.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5WPJ8G+JW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy (1.0km)
  2. The Grange School (1.0km)
  3. Half Acres Primary Academy (1.0km)
  4. Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy (1.5km)
  5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford (2.0km)
  6. Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery (2.1km)
  7. Castleford Park Junior Academy (2.1km)
  8. Castleford Academy (2.2km)
  9. Glasshoughton Infant Academy (2.3km)
  10. Normanton Common Primary Academy (2.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Stacey Abbey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Ms Nicola Arnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Bartle - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Mark Bramley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mr Jeffrey Brooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Causier - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Chester - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Dixon-Child - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Csilla Fabian - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Ms Emily Gibbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Mr Callum Ivel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Terri Longoni - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 June 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.