Croft Academy
Walsall, WS2 8JE · Walsall · primary school
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26th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 290 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Croft Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 pupils against a stated capacity of 241. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the curriculum adapt to the specific needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Croft Academy
Overview
Croft Academy is described as a place where pupils feel proud and demonstrate respectful behaviour, supported by a new leadership team that has improved all aspects of provision. The report highlights that staff display a ‘can-do’ attitude and that pupils achieve well due to high expectations, with particular success in reading and support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils show "respectful behaviour" and "kind and caring relationships are commonplace," creating a calm environment for learning.
- The curriculum has been successfully developed, with many subjects building on prior knowledge so pupils can "explain how prior knowledge supports them with their current learning."
- Pupils develop a "love of reading," supported by a library with diverse books and targeted help for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality help" and personalised programmes to support their emotional and learning needs.
- Early years provision is effective, with children supported to understand routines and develop communication skills in a "vibrant learning environment."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where curriculum changes are recent, the new knowledge and skills are "not yet improving what pupils know and can do."
- Provision for personal development is "not yet fully effective," as some pupils struggle to apply learning about internet safety or healthy lifestyles to their wider lives.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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