Barcroft Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Barcroft, Willenhall, WV13 1NAOpen in maps

Barcroft Academy is a primary school in Willenhall for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 30 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

453 pupils on roll, with places for 472

Eligible for free school meals41.9%

41.9%, 15.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.6%

29.6%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.9%

11.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barcroft Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Giles Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Bentley West Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement38% met the expected standard
County Bridge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Short Heath Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good33% met the expected standard
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Gillian Locke
Phone
01902368132
Website
barcroft.lhmat.com
Address
Barcroft, Willenhall, WV13 1NA
Local authority
Walsall
URN
151997

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.