Crofton Junior School
URN: 108141 • Wakefield WF4 1HJ
Overview
- Name
- Crofton Junior School
- URN
- 108141
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jody Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924863981
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Slack Lane, Wakefield WF4 1HJ
Summary
Crofton Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Wakefield, accommodating 235 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued. The ethos of the school revolves around respect, nurture, and inspiration, fostering a love of learning that extends beyond academic achievement.
The curriculum at Crofton Junior School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, designed to engage and challenge pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting individual learning needs, with provisions in place for special educational needs and mental health wellbeing. Parents are encouraged to be active partners in their children's education, fostering a collaborative community spirit.
The school is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where pupils, staff, and families work together to ensure a positive educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Crofton Junior School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, designed to engage and challenge pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting individual learning needs, with provisions in place for special educational needs and mental health wellbeing. Parents are encouraged to be active partners in their children's education, fostering a collaborative community spirit.
The school is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where pupils, staff, and families work together to ensure a positive educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- School Grid (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- School Performance Comparison Website Link (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 117
- FSM %
- 25.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 118 | 117 | 240 | 25.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 118 | 117 | 240 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 222 | 108 | 114 | 240 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 222 | 108 | 114 | 240 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 115 | 120 | 240 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 116 | 121 | 240 | 10.50 |
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