Crofton Academy
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Wakefield, WF4 1NF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
8 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
1,045
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 50.0 | 46.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 57% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 55% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | 0.26 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Outwood Academy Freeston · 2.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
- Outwood Academy City Fields · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Kettlethorpe High School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Trinity Academy Cathedral · 3.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 38% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 3.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
The neighbourhood
Crofton Academy is in Crofton (typical home £240,000, crime low).
What is Crofton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Crofton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Crofton Academy is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.