Crofton Academy vs Crofton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 253 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,045 students
Crofton Junior School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | Crofton Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crofton Junior School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 366 | #708 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1756 of 4,090 | #7447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,045 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,045 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.croftonacademy.org.uk/ | www.croftonjuniorschool.org |
The verdict
- •Crofton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 52.5).
- •Crofton Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 231.
- •Crofton Academy is a academy school while Crofton Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crofton Academy better than Crofton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crofton Academy and Crofton Junior School?
About 253 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Academy: 1,045. Crofton Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Academy and Crofton Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Academy is 146th of 366 and Crofton Junior School is 708th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).