Barcroft Primary School

A good community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barcroft Primary School.

Willenhall, WV131NA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barcroft
Willenhall, WV131NA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135081
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Barcroft, Willenhall, WV13 1NA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
476
Free School Meals
39.9% (190 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
476 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlocking potential today for a brighter tomorrow"

Resilient Learners Confident Personalities Respect for Ourselves and Others Open-minded Free-thinking and Independent Thoughtful and Caring Believe in Ourselves Ambitious and Aspirational Resilient Leaners

Head Teacher's Message

Dear Parents, Carers, and Visitors, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to Barcroft Academy. We are a proud member of Lighthouse Multi-Academy Trust. Our Academy is a place where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. We aim to create a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and grow with confidence. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Wrap-Around (Buddies: Wrap-Around) Barcroft BLAST Sport clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design Technology English Geography History Mathematics MFL-French Music PE Phonics PSHE RE Financial Education Science Themed Days

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care is offered at Barcroft Academy, including a breakfast club and an after-school club (Barcroft BLAST).

Admissions Criteria

Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes have a maximum intake of 30 pupils per class; there are 2 classes in each year (60 per year). The admission authority for Walsall community and voluntary controlled schools is Walsall Council. Admission criteria in order of priority: 1) Children in Care and previous children in care; 2) Children with a sibling in attendance at the school or paired junior school; 3) Pupils for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds; 4) Distance between home address and the school; 5) If on a waiting list, date of entry to the list.

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