Crofton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Crofton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1NF |
| Phone | 01924862985 |
| Reference Number | 137001 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1059 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.64%
Girls: 46.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 101 | 224 |
| 8 | 124 | 101 | 225 |
| 9 | 106 | 101 | 207 |
| 10 | 106 | 99 | 205 |
| 11 | 109 | 89 | 198 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-09-26 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Infant School
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG |
0.12 miles |
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Crofton Junior School
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ |
0.16 miles |
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN |
0.29 miles |
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Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH |
1.26 miles |
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Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD |
1.48 miles |
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Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ |
1.69 miles |
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Sandal Magna Community Academy
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF |
2.28 miles |
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Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS |
2.3 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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The Castle Nursery School
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU |
2.35 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
2.49 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Cow Lane, Wakefield, WF4 2BE |
2.53 miles |
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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
2.56 miles |
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Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY |
2.85 miles |
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE |
2.9 miles |
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King's Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP |
2.95 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.95 miles |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR |
2.98 miles |
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU |
2.99 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4QY |
2.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
2.23 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
2.75 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
2.89 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
2.92 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.22 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
3.46 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.64 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
3.65 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
3.68 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
3.7 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
3.76 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
3.81 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 |
3.92 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.93 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
4.06 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
4.3 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
4.36 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
4.79 miles |
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Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE |
4.84 miles |
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Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
4.91 miles |