Crofton Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crofton Academy.

Wakefield, WF41NF Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 73.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Crofton
Wakefield, WF41NF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137001
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NF
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,040
Free School Meals
28.4% (295 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
15.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.3%
Ebacc Languages:
23.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.26
Progress 8 Range:
0.07 to 0.46

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.8 (+21.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.26 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,040 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Care, Aspire, Succeed"

Care Aspire Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Peter Walker welcomes visitors to Crofton Academy, describing it as a high achieving and successful academy with high expectations. He states that pupils are taught to have an excellent attitude to learning and to behave with respect, and emphasizes the core values of Care, Aspire, Succeed, pastoral support, and opportunities within state-of-the-art facilities.

Admissions Criteria

Crofton Academy follows Wakefield LA Admissions Policy. Published Admissions Number (PAN) for 2026/27 is 210. In-year admissions are handled under Wakefield LA policy, with details including using Wakefield’s Common Application Form for in-year applications, waiting lists re-ranked, and places allocated by the home authority if a preferred school cannot be offered.

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