Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crofton Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 7th of 9 secondary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Crofton Academy is a school transformed since the last inspection. Expectations of pupils' behaviour, and what pupils can achieve academically, have been raised. Pupils are increasingly reaching these higher expectations. Pupils' achievement in examinations at the end of Year 11 have significantly improved. Examination outcomes in 2022 were broadly in line with national averages in most subjects. Pupils in Years 7 to 9 benefit from studying a broad and balanced curriculum before starting their examination courses in Year 10. This allows them to study topics in greater depth and develop a deeper understanding of what they have been learning. Behaviour in lessons, and around school, is calm. Lessons are rarely disrupted by poor behaviour. When they are, it is dealt with quickly and effectively. There are high levels of respect between pupils and with adults. Bullying is uncommon but, when it does happen, pupils know the importance of reporting it and are confident that it is dealt with quickly and effectively. As one pupil noted: 'School is now a community who all work together to make things better for everyone.' Pupils enjoy attending school.
What the school should improve
- The structured approach to teaching has improved learning for all pupils. However, this highly structured approach does not always allow those pupils who find learning most challenging, and the most able, to achieve as highly as they could. Leaders should review how the curriculum is implemented for all pupil groups to ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their very best.
- Leaders have undertaken quality assurance of the implementation of the changes they have made in school but have not yet, in some cases, evaluated the impact of the changes. As a result, they cannot be sure that the changes have had the positive impact desired. Leaders should evaluate the impact of the changes they have made so that they can make adjustments where necessary.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
198 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,045 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Crofton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| Outwood Academy Freeston | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| Kettlethorpe High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| Outwood Academy City Fields | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.8 |
| CAPA College | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Walker
- Phone
- 01924862985
- Address
- High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NF
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 137001
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.