The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,059
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource
Secondary · Very close
Crofton Infant School
Primary · Very close
Crofton Junior School
Primary · Very close
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Primary · 460m away
Enrich Academy
Academy · 929m away
Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource
Primary · 2.0km away
Sharlston Community School
Primary · 2.0km away
Walton Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Crofton Academy a selective school?
No. Crofton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crofton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crofton Academy?
Crofton Academy currently has 1,059 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crofton Academy take?
Crofton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crofton Academy?
Crofton Academy is in Wakefield, WF4 1NF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crofton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Crofton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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