Half Acres Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Castleford (Wakefield).
Location
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I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of Half Acres Primary Academy. I have the privilege of working alongside our fantastic children and wonderful team of dedicated staff every day. 'Values are the heart of all that we do' at Half Acres and are woven through our curriculum.
Our children are supported to learn so that they know more and remember more over time to become lifelong learners, ready for their journey beyond primary school. Through high expectations and a nurturing environment we believe our children have the potential to achieve anything. Please take time to have a look at our website and explore our wonderful school.
To keep up to date with the latest news and events at Half Acres Primary Academy, please follow us on Twitter at @IPMATHalf_Acres. We look forward to working in partnership with you. Mrs R Taylor Headteacher
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 144332
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Clifford Robertson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mandy Mason | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicola Magson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Christine McDowall | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Dixon-Child | Shared Governance Professional - EstablishmentGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Rachael Taylor | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Mrs Kathryn Lay Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
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