Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy, based in Castleford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashton Road, Castleford, WF10 5AX |
| Website: | www.smawthorneprimary.wakefield.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01977558395 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sophie Dixon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151374 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 530 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Henry Moore Junior School Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Smawthorne Infant School Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Half Acres Primary School Temple Street , WF10 5RE | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College: With Speech and Language Resource Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.