Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Crofton Junior School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-11
Age range
235
Pupils
240
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Crofton Junior School?
The catchment area for Crofton Junior School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Crofton Junior School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 Junior School: 240 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Crofton Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Wakefield's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.1% of pupils at Crofton Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wakefield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wakefield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wakefield school admissions →
Crofton Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108141
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Crofton Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Crofton Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnsley · 4.7 miles away
Cherry Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 5.1 miles away
Birkwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 6.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Crofton Junior School
What is the catchment area for Crofton Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Crofton Junior School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Crofton Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Crofton Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Crofton Junior School? ▾
Admission to Crofton Junior School 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Crofton Junior School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Crofton Junior School? ▾
Crofton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.