Crofton Junior School
Primary · Community school · Ages 7–11 · Wakefield
Crofton Junior School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 7–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 4 July 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 231 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 4 July 2023
Strengths
- “The school’s values of ‘Respect, Nurture, Inspire’ are at the heart of everything this welcoming school has to offer.”
- “One pupil said, ‘the values help us to grow in our learning’.”
- “Pupils are highly appreciated and exceptionally well cared for.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 70% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Crofton Infant School 0.1 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School 0.4 mi Good
- Sharlston Community School 1.2 mi Standards maintained
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Walton Primary Academy 1.6 mi School remains Good
- Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.3 mi School remains Good
- Sandal Magna Community Academy 2.4 mi Good
- Fitzwilliam Primary School 2.4 mi Not judged