Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
About Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy is a state primary school in Wakefield, a local authority with 113 primary schools. It sits at rank 54 in the LA, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top three peers in the area — Jerry Clay Academy, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, and Larks Hill Junior and Infant School — all share a ranking score of 93, a clear gap from Three Lane Ends’ score of 63. The school is a mixed, non-religious setting for children aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Delyth Roberts. It has a nursery provision and is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, 81 families applied for 45 places, with 42 of those coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests it holds a strong local reputation, even if its ranking doesn’t place it among the top tier.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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