Crofton Junior School vs Sharlston Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Junior School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
Sharlston Community School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Crofton Junior School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sharlston Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #708 of 1,636 | #706 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7447 of 15,697 | #7433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | www.croftonjuniorschool.org | www.sharlstonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.5 vs 52.6).
- •Crofton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Sharlston Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Sharlston Community School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 231.
- •Crofton Junior School is a local authority school while Sharlston Community School is a academy 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 Junior School better than Sharlston Community School?
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 Junior School and Sharlston Community School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Junior School: 231. Sharlston Community School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Junior School and Sharlston Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Junior School is 708th 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).