Crofton Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Slack Lane Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1HJ |
| Phone | 01924863981 |
| Reference Number | 108141 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Infant School
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG |
0.11 miles |
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN |
0.4 miles |
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Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH |
1.16 miles |
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ |
1.59 miles |
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Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD |
1.63 miles |
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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2AD |
2.31 miles |
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Sandal Magna Community Academy
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF |
2.42 miles |
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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
2.44 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
2.45 miles |
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Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS |
2.45 miles |
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The Castle Nursery School
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU |
2.49 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Cow Lane, Wakefield, WF4 2BE |
2.51 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.8 miles |
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Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY |
2.81 miles |
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King's Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP |
2.84 miles |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR |
2.93 miles |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
2.99 miles |
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ |
3 miles |
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE |
3.01 miles |
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Featherstone Purston Infant School
Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
0.16 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
1.64 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
2.36 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
2.69 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
3.01 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
3.04 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.31 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
3.58 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.66 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.73 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.78 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
3.79 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
3.79 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
3.8 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
3.81 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
3.87 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.92 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
4.19 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
4.28 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
4.82 miles |