Crofton Junior School vs Walton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 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
Walton Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Crofton Junior School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Walton Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #708 of 1,636 | #352 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7447 of 15,697 | #3731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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.waltonprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Walton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 52.5).
- •Walton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Walton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Walton Primary Academy is the larger school with 336 students compared with 231.
- •Crofton Junior School is a local authority school while Walton Primary Academy 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 Walton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Primary Academy ranks higher (71.0 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 Junior School and Walton Primary Academy?
About 2.6 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. Walton Primary Academy: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Junior School and Walton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crofton Junior School is 708th of 1,636 and Walton Primary Academy is 352nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).