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Crofton Junior School

Goodgraded 04/07/2023Ages 7–11235 pupilsDoes not apply
Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
Wakefield

Crofton Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Wakefield. The school has around 235 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/07/2023, Crofton Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wakefield can view Crofton Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wakefield (WF4 1HJ), Crofton Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals25.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-32%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Wakefield
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Crofton Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miCrofton AcademyGood · 0.2 miEnrich AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.6 miShay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolGood · 0.4 miSharlston Community SchoolGood · 1.2 miStreethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.6 mi
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