Welcome to Airedale Infant Academy

Mrs K McKechnie Headteacher

I am extremely proud as Headteacher to be able to welcome you to Airedale Infant Academy. I hope you find our website informative, providing you with a flavour of the vibrant life of our school and the quality education that we strive to deliver.

The aims, policies and practices of Airedale Infant Academy are designed to create a vibrant and exciting learning community where everyone can develop a love of learning and experience success.

We place great emphasis upon developing and maintaining a highly positive whole school ethos. We strive to ensure that our ‘can do’ culture is constantly evident throughout school.

Airedale Infant School is a proud part of Castleford Academy Trust.

Vision & Ethos

Latest News

Airedale Infant Academy joins Castleford Academy Trust!

7th Feb

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Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

8 Dec 2023 1733145695249424660

As a Trust, we work hard to achieve the best for our children.

That’s why we’re funding the hiring of new Crossing Patrol staff for our schools at Sheepwalk Lane (Poplar Avenue junction) every day between 8.30am - 9am & 3pm-3.30pm.

Child safety comes first at Northern Ambition!

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

20 Oct 2023 1715368951062888856

We hope all our learners, families and staff have had a great start to the new school year.

We'll welcome you back after this half-term break!

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

10 Oct 2023 1711653197146739066

Join us for World Mental Health Day to start the conversation around mental health, how we all need to look after it, and how important getting help can be if you are struggling.

Learn more about the initiative: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

5 Oct 2023 1709886762716201014

Our incredible staff lives our values of bravery, ambition and respect every day, so they can lead by example and inspire learners to achieve more, for themselves.

For today's World Teachers' Day, let's do our part to thank our teachers for all their incredible work!

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

8 Dec 2023 1733145695249424660

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

20 Oct 2023 1715368951062888856

We hope all our learners, families and staff have had a great start to the new school year.

We'll welcome you back after this half-term break!

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

10 Oct 2023 1711653197146739066

Northern Ambition @NAmbitionTrust ·

5 Oct 2023 1709886762716201014

Welcome to Airedale Infant Academy

Latest News

Airedale Infant Academy joins Castleford Academy Trust!

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