Crofton Infant School
URN: 142493 • Wakefield WF4 1NG
Overview
- Name
- Crofton Infant School
- URN
- 142493
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Holloway (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924967606
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Wakefield WF4 1NG
Summary
Crofton Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Wakefield, serving 197 pupils with a capacity of 258. The school is dedicated to fostering a highly inclusive environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is centred around building strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring that education is a collaborative effort.
The curriculum at Crofton Infants is designed to engage students through creative and exciting learning experiences. The school prioritises the personal development of each child, promoting high standards of behaviour and attendance. The Executive Headteacher, Mrs. C Holloway, emphasizes the importance of nurturing children’s achievements, whether they are academic milestones or personal growth moments.
As part of the Waterton Academy Trust, Crofton Infant School benefits from a supportive network that enhances educational opportunities for both students and staff. The school invites parents to visit and experience the welcoming atmosphere that many have described as a family-like community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [croftoninfants.org](https://croftoninfants.org/).
The curriculum at Crofton Infants is designed to engage students through creative and exciting learning experiences. The school prioritises the personal development of each child, promoting high standards of behaviour and attendance. The Executive Headteacher, Mrs. C Holloway, emphasizes the importance of nurturing children’s achievements, whether they are academic milestones or personal growth moments.
As part of the Waterton Academy Trust, Crofton Infant School benefits from a supportive network that enhances educational opportunities for both students and staff. The school invites parents to visit and experience the welcoming atmosphere that many have described as a family-like community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [croftoninfants.org](https://croftoninfants.org/).
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy (download)
- Home (other)
- Our Academy (other)
- Academy Standards Committee (other)
- Exec Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Key Policies and Documents (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Vison and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 258
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 88 | 109 | 258 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 258 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 109 | 112 | 258 | 20.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 109 | 112 | 258 | 20.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 258 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 228 | 122 | 106 | 256 | 14.10 |
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