I am extremely proud as Headteacher to be able to welcome you to Airedale Junior 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. Our school is a large, four form entry, junior school teaching children from Year 3 to Year 6 and is set in the heart of Airedale, Castleford. We are proud of our school community and value the contribution that we make to the local area. High expectations permeate throughout our school, and we truly believe in quality, dedication and aspirational thinking in all areas of school life. We believe in every single child and encourage them to strive for greatness through self-belief and determination. We are committed to providing the very best possible education for every child. We employ a varied and creative approach to education which you can see showcased on the year group pages.