SchoolScoresCrofton Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
01924 863981 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Wakefield average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 56th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 64th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 91st highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 53rd lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 79th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Crofton Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharlston Community School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Magna Community Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fitzwilliam Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newlands Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crofton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Crofton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108141.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.