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