Open State Primary Mixed

Crofton Junior School

Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
235 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
25.10% FSM %
118 Boys
117 Girls
About Crofton Junior School

Crofton Junior School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Wakefield and the surrounding area in Wakefield with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Jody Roberts.

Information on Crofton Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Normanton and Hemsworth
Ward Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079875
URN 108141
Data Last Updated 15-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Katie Barnett Chair of Governors 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Borman Chair of Governors 17/11/2021 16/11/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Stephanie Borman Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachael Hunter Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lloyd Governor 17/11/2021 16/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lloyd Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Mitchell Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Samantha Reed Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jody Roberts Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kate Watson Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Crofton Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
Crofton Junior School has 235 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Crofton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Crofton Junior School is Mrs Jody Roberts.
Crofton Junior School is at Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Crofton Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Crofton Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jody Roberts
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108141
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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