Crofton Academy vs Hammer Lane Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Crofton Academy
Wakefield
Hammer Lane Academy
Wakefield
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
4–7
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1045
28
Capacity
1050
30
Occupancy
100%
93%
FSM %
30.8%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
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Quality of Education
Good
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Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
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Personal Development
Good
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Leadership & Management
Good
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Last Inspected
Jul 2023
Jan 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
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Attainment 8
49.3
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
47.8%
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KS2 Reading
-
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KS2 Maths
-
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KS2 Writing
-
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