Crofton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | High Street, WF4 1NF |
| School Website | www.croftonacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1924862985 |
| URN | 137001 |
School Census
| Total | 1038 |
| Girls/Boys | 500/538 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 263 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | Good |
| 18/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 06 July 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 September 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 May 2015 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 28 November 2011 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 26% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 352 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 351 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 70% |
| no | 30% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Crofton Junior School
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Slack Lane, , WF4 1HJ
Crofton Infant School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Street, , WF4 1NG
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shay Lane, , WF4 1NN