Crofton Academy vs St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.6 km 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
St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
762 students
| Measure | Crofton Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 366 | #150 of 366 |
| National rank | #1756 of 4,090 | #1806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,045 | 762 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,045 | 762 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | 65.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.croftonacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (54.2 vs 53.5).
- •Crofton Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 762.
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 St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crofton Academy and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Academy: 1,045. St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy: 762. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Academy and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Academy is 146th of 366 and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is 150th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).