Schools in Crofton provide education for children from early years through to Year 11.

Crofton Infants School and Crofton Shay Lane School offer early years education. Crofton Junior School and Crofton Shay Lane School provide education up to Year 6.

Crofton Academy delivers secondary education (Years 7 to 11) and serves both the village and surrounding areas.

Post-16 options include Wakefield College and New College Pontefract, with the latter operating a dedicated bus service from Crofton.

There are also several pre-school and nursery providers within the village for younger children.

In addition, Enrich Academy, based in Crofton, offers specialist education services across the Wakefield district.

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