Crofton Academy Catchment Area
Crofton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1059 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,059
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Crofton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Crofton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Crofton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NF
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137001
Other Secondary Schools in Wakefield
If Crofton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Kettlethorpe High School Catchment Area
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Outwood Grange Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF1 2PF
Outwood Academy City Fields Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF1 4SF
Woodkirk Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF3 1JQ
Rodillian Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF3 3PS
Horbury Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF4 5HE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Crofton Academy
Is Crofton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Crofton Academy currently has 1059 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Crofton Academy? ▾
Admission to Crofton Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Crofton Academy cover? ▾
Crofton Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Crofton Academy? ▾
Crofton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.