Crofton Infant School
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crofton Infant School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 February 2012, report published 22 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils at Crofton Infant School receive an exceptional education. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meet these high expectations. Pupils love coming to school. This can be seen in the joyous way in which they play outside at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Adults care deeply about the pupils, who are happy and safe at school. In lessons, pupils are engaged and attentive. They respond positively to the interesting lessons that teachers plan for them. They are keen to contribute when asked questions or encouraged to think more deeply. Similar positive behaviour is seen as pupils move around the school, which they do in a calm and orderly manner. They are welcoming of visitors. They are kind, respectful and courteous to each other. The school is rightly proud of how pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence. Leaders want pupils to develop into global citizens. They provide opportunities for pupils to undertake a range of leadership roles, such as school councillors, eco-warriors and reading ambassadors.
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 258
Schools near Crofton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sharlston Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Walton Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Clare Holloway
- Phone
- 01924967606
- Address
- High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NG
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 142493
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.