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Crofton Junior School
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- Crofton WF4 1HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure pupils are independent and clear in their guidance. Pupils apply mathematics skills to real-life problems.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a variety of activities that broaden their horizons. Most-able pupils achieve highly in reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to ensure more disadvantaged pupils make good progress in writing and reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations; pupils are independent, supportive, and cooperative in their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' outcomes in reading and writing were not as strong as in mathematics at the end of key stage 2 in 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Steps are being taken to improve writing skills and encourage wider reading among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Attendance for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities has improved greatly due to a firmer approach to school attendance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with firmly. Pupils are taught various ways to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A vigilant culture is maintained with regular training for staff on safeguarding measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents indicated confidence that their children are kept safe.
Parental Involvement: Governors are regular visitors and bring a range of helpful skills and experience to the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers activities such as karate, netball, book club, gymnastics, choir, and various sports competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Morale among staff is high; they share the leadership team's vision for improving pupils' outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders' actions have resulted in improvements, particularly among disadvantaged and most-able pupils, in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment has improved through high expectations and clear guidance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Considerable changes in staffing have been managed effectively.
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About Us
Crofton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 235 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 3 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 9.39% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% 27 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 8.06% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.66% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crofton Junior School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1