Castleford Trust was established as a Trust on 1st April 2013. The Trust comprises of three secondary academies: Airedale Academy, Castleford Academy and Crofton Academy; and six primary academies: Airedale Infant Academy, Airedale Junior Academy, Castleford Park Junior Academy, Glasshoughton Infant Academy, Oyster Park Primary Academy and Three Lane Ends Academy. Each academy is based within the Wakefield district. Castleford Trust serves approximately 5600 pupils.

Castleford Trust is committed to "working together to achieve excellence for all". Within Castleford Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. The Trust puts pupils at the heart of everything we do. In our commitment to excellence, we place ourselves at the forefront of educational developments, creating an environment which is innovative, a positive climate for learning and attainment, and fully supports pupils' social and emotional developments.

Each academy is an exciting place to learn, with high quality educational experiences and an innovative approach to the curriculum. Children will thrive emotionally and academically and be prepared for their adult life. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of education possible and a continual review of curriculum and organisational structures will enable pupils to succeed and achieve. At Castleford Trust, it is essential that we deliver a first-class standard of education and ensure that all of our academies deliver ‘outstanding’ provision for the benefit of our pupils and wider community.

Castleford Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development. Staff turnover is low. We are proud of our achievements but are always striving to do more and provide the very best life opportunities for the communities we serve. We continually seek out the best practice to ensure that our provision sits alongside the finest that is available nationally.

The purpose of the Trust Board is to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the Trust and to raise standards and outcomes for all pupils, regardless of starting points. Our structures and processes support and develop the Trust to benefit all our pupils, staff and the communities we serve. We believe that success is achieved when we work together.