Townville Academy
School Name: Townville Academy Address: Poplar Avenue, Townville Town/City: Castleford County: West Yorkshire Postcode: WF10 3QJ Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01977 554185 Website: www.townvilleinfants.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-7) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Accomplish Multi Academy Trust Limited Sponsor: Accomplish Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Burden
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 111 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.5%
URN: 150627
DfE Number: 384/2044
UKPRN: 10094496
UPRN: 63089265
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (E14001428)
Electoral Ward: Airedale & Ferry Fryston (E05016525)
Easting & Northing: 445100E, 425222N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 19.56" N 1° 19' 4.33" W
Plus Code: 9C5WPMCJ+RV
DfE Record: View record
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- Claire Addy - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
- Leanne Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
- Caroline Burden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Tracie Corbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 March 2026.
- Miss Maya Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
- Mrs Sally Mayman - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
- Andrew Robinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 25 March 2029.