Explore other schools in this area
See every school around WF4 1HJ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Crofton Junior School
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing them in the top 36% of schools nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a favorable environment for learning. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
Explore this location
Start from postcode WF4 1HJ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Crofton Junior School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other2.1%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
Loading map…
53.65678, -1.42566 · WF4 1HJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108141
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.croftonjuniorschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Crofton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Crofton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2013.
Is Crofton Junior School a good school?
Crofton Junior School scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near WF4 1HJ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near WF4 1HJ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.