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Crofton Junior School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Wakefield). It has about 230 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Attendance, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is below average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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