Crofton Academy
URN: 137001 • Wakefield WF4 1NF
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924862985
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Wakefield WF4 1NF
Summary
Crofton Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Wakefield, serving a student population of 1,059 against a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, with 31.8% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting diverse backgrounds. The academy operates under a converter model, allowing it to maintain autonomy while adhering to educational standards.
The curriculum at Crofton Academy is designed to promote academic achievement and personal development, with a focus on both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 education. The school offers a range of enrichment activities and after-school clubs to enhance student learning and engagement. Additionally, the academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and student wellbeing, ensuring that all pupils have access to necessary support and resources.
Crofton Academy also encourages parental involvement through regular communication and events, such as parents' evenings and newsletters. The school aims to build a strong community partnership, fostering a collaborative environment that supports student success both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.croftonacademy.org.uk/.
The curriculum at Crofton Academy is designed to promote academic achievement and personal development, with a focus on both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 education. The school offers a range of enrichment activities and after-school clubs to enhance student learning and engagement. Additionally, the academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and student wellbeing, ensuring that all pupils have access to necessary support and resources.
Crofton Academy also encourages parental involvement through regular communication and events, such as parents' evenings and newsletters. The school aims to build a strong community partnership, fostering a collaborative environment that supports student success both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.croftonacademy.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Become a Trustee / Governor (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- List of Governors (governance)
- Governors Constitution (governance)
- Governor Declaration of Interest (governance)
- Senior Prefect Team (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEN Useful Information & Resources (sen)
- Seneca (sen)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1059
- Boys
- 568
- Girls
- 491
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1059 | 568 | 491 | 1050 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1040 | 546 | 494 | 1044 | 27.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1027 | 535 | 492 | 1044 | 21.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1027 | 535 | 492 | 1020 | 21.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1029 | 541 | 488 | 1020 | 17.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1025 | 534 | 491 | 1020 | 13.40 |
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