Crofton Infant School vs Crofton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 176 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Infant School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
188 students
Crofton Junior School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | Crofton Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crofton Junior School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 1,636 | #708 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4104 of 15,697 | #7447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 188 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | croftoninfants.org/ | www.croftonjuniorschool.org |
The verdict
- •Crofton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 52.5).
- •Crofton Junior School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 188.
- •Crofton Infant School 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 Infant School better than Crofton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Infant School ranks higher (68.9 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 Infant School and Crofton Junior School?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Infant School: 188. Crofton Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Infant School and Crofton Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Infant School is 382nd of 1,636 and Crofton Junior School is 708th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).