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Crofton Junior School

Wakefield, WF4 1HJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,097
of 13,686 nationally

About Crofton Junior School

When you compare Crofton Junior School against the Wakefield local authority average for primary schools, it lands almost exactly on the mark. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 65%, while the LA average for the same measure is 64%. That’s a marginal difference, but it places Crofton in the middle of the pack — 50th out of 97 primary schools in the borough, and 44th percentile nationally. The school is not an outlier in either direction, but it’s a solidly average performer for its area. What does stand out is the leadership: Ofsted rated leadership and management as Outstanding in the most recent graded inspection (2013), and the ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good and is improving. The previous inspection in 2007 had awarded an Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a slight step back, but the leadership judgement has held at the highest level.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSlack Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
HeadteacherJody Roberts
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)25.1%
School Capacity235 / 240 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChessArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crofton Junior School

Crofton Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.