Crofton Infant School vs Sharlston Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km 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
Sharlston Community School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Crofton Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sharlston Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 1,636 | #706 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4104 of 15,697 | #7433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.sharlstonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Crofton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 52.6).
- •Sharlston Community School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 188.
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 Sharlston Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Infant School ranks higher (68.9 vs 52.6 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 Sharlston Community School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Infant School: 188. Sharlston Community School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Infant School and Sharlston Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Infant School is 382nd of 1,636 and Sharlston Community School is 706th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).