Crofton Junior School vs Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 651 m 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
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Crofton Junior School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #708 of 1,636 | #980 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7447 of 15,697 | #9894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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.shaylane.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crofton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 41.2).
- •Crofton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Crofton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 231.
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 Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Junior School ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.2 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 Junior School and Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Junior School: 231. Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Junior School and Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Junior School is 708th of 1,636 and Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is 980th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).