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Crofton Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� achievement in examinations significantly improved.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons, and around school, is calm.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Structured approaches to teaching are applied.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are supported to be effective; workload is reduced.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are dealt with effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work with Castleford Academy Trust to address weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon and dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and societies available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Challenges to club attendance addressed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with visual impairments fully participate in lessons.
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Crofton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1040 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At school, we put a lot of effort into ensuring that every student knows how to get the most out of their time here.
Students must be in a secure, respectful, responsible environment and be prepared to study.
This is supported by our work on "Values."
Since September 2018, students have participated in "Values" lessons.
Students in this course follow a five-year curriculum that includes study on fundamental British values, careers and progression guidance, traditional PSHE, and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education.
It instils in students the Crofton Core Values of responsibility, respect, resilience, communication, and teamwork.
The theme of "Our School Has A Mind To Be Kind" serves as a backdrop to this programme, and several events and activities are planned to teach students the importance of kindness as we work to implant it throughout the year groups.
Our Values curriculum also includes a sizable amount of extracurricular activities.
We work with students and their families through our Values curriculum to support everyone in seeing opportunities and being informed.
This curriculum supports students' growth into responsible adults who can advance, be content, and contribute positively to society.
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Students must be in a secure, respectful, responsible environment and be prepared to study.
This is supported by our work on "Values."
Since September 2018, students have participated in "Values" lessons.
Students in this course follow a five-year curriculum that includes study on fundamental British values, careers and progression guidance, traditional PSHE, and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education.
It instils in students the Crofton Core Values of responsibility, respect, resilience, communication, and teamwork.
The theme of "Our School Has A Mind To Be Kind" serves as a backdrop to this programme, and several events and activities are planned to teach students the importance of kindness as we work to implant it throughout the year groups.
Our Values curriculum also includes a sizable amount of extracurricular activities.
We work with students and their families through our Values curriculum to support everyone in seeing opportunities and being informed.
This curriculum supports students' growth into responsible adults who can advance, be content, and contribute positively to society.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 15.1 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 4 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 2 | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 7 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 7 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 9 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 5 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crofton Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1