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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.7 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,059
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 46% nationally for Attainment 8, achieving an average score of 46.5. A notable strength is the 66% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 17%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.5 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.65643, -1.42945 · WF4 1NF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137001
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.croftonacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Crofton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Crofton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Crofton Academy a good school?
Crofton Academy scores 49.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Crofton Academy in GCSEs?
Crofton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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