Crofton Junior School
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crofton Junior School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 26th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2013, report published 18 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
The school's values of 'Respect, Nurture, Inspire' are at the heart of everything this welcoming school has to offer. One pupil said, 'the values help us to grow in our learning'. Pupils are highly appreciated and exceptionally well cared for. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils and staff are highly respectful towards each other. Pupils are friendly and happy at Crofton Junior School. They welcome new pupils to the school with open arms. Pupils understand that everyone is different. They celebrate and respect different cultures. Pupils talk knowledgably about the system of rewards. These include owls, shields, specials and 'the wall of fame.' Pupils know these are awarded for following the school rules of 'Ready, Respect, Safe'. Pupils know the consequences of not following the rules. Bullying is very rare at Crofton Junior School. Staff act quickly in response to rare incidents of poor behaviour. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Teachers make learning fun and include memorable experiences to help bring the curriculum to life. Pupils take part in clubs, visits and competitions enthusiastically. They relish participating in a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities including guitar, cross country and gymnastics. Pupils are keen to have responsibilities such as being a head boy or girl, a member of the school council or a librarian.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Crofton Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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 |
| Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 40% met the expected standard |
| Walton Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jody Roberts
- Phone
- 01924863981
- Address
- Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108141
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.