What did Ofsted judge Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Crofton Academy?

Crofton Academy has 1,045 pupils on roll.

What ages does Crofton Academy take?

Crofton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Crofton Academy located?

Crofton Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 1NF, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Crofton Academy?

Crofton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Crofton Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Crofton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Crofton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Crofton Academy?: Crofton Academy has 1,045 pupils on roll.
What ages does Crofton Academy take?: Crofton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Crofton Academy located?: Crofton Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 1NF, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Crofton Academy?: Crofton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Crofton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Crofton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Crofton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Crofton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Crofton Academy?: Crofton Academy has 1,045 pupils on roll.
What ages does Crofton Academy take?: Crofton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Crofton Academy located?: Crofton Academy is located in Wakefield, WF4 1NF, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Crofton Academy?: Crofton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Crofton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Crofton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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