Is Oyster Park Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Expected standard, three at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 92nd of 111 primary schools in Wakefield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Oyster Park Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Oyster Park Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Oyster Park Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Oyster Park Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oyster Park Primary Academy

Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, WF10 3SN

Local ranking92nd of 111 primary schools in Wakefield

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 54.0%
Writing (Expected): 46.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 43.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 98.0
Cohort Size: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 364
Boys: 170 (49%)
Girls: 179 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (83% full)
SEND: 40.7%
FSM Eligible: 53.6%
EAL: 12.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.2%
SEN Support: 35.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.6

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.2%
White Other: 9.9%
Black African: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.3%
Black Other: 0.3%
Other: 0.3%

83.2%

White British

9.9%

White Other

3.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01977515994

opoffice@northernambition.org.uk

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Watling Road

Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 141144
UKPRN: 10046735
Establishment No.: 2014
Trust: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST

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