Crofton Junior School
Community primary school in Wakefield (Wakefield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A very warm welcome to Crofton Junior School where we are committed to nurturing every pupil to achieve their full potential, they are the heartbeat of our school, they are our pride and joy. Regardless of their background or starting points, each pupil has the right to aim and achieve high and it is our passion and commitment to get them there.
As a parent myself, I whole heartedly understand what a parent or carers dreams and wishes are for their child's education and well-being. We want school to be a place where our children will be safe, will excel, will be cared for and pushed beyond their potential to be the best that they can be.
Our school is more than just a place of learning - it's a vibrant community where each member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Boxing
- Choir
- Computing
- Football
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 108141
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Katie Barnett | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Stephanie Borman Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Stephanie Borman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kate Mitchell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachael Hunter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kate Watson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jody Roberts | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Samantha Reed Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Lloyd Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record