The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Jody Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrofton Infant School
Primary · Very close
Crofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource
Secondary · Very close
Crofton Academy
Secondary · Very close
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Primary · 651m away
Enrich Academy
Academy · 914m away
Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource
Primary · 1.9km away
Sharlston Community School
Primary · 1.9km away
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crofton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crofton Junior School?
Crofton Junior School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crofton Junior School take?
Crofton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crofton Junior School?
Crofton Junior School is in Wakefield, WF4 1HJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crofton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Crofton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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