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Crofton Junior School
Goodgraded 04/07/2023Ages 7–11235 pupils
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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 04/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)65%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.5%
Free school meals25.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wakefield
All schools in Wakefield →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
See the full area report for WF4 1HJ →