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Croft Academy
Croft Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8JE, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
252
Capacity
241
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 73%, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School responds to concerns
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
73%
School has high expectations
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani30.6%
Black African18.3%
White British15.9%
White Other7.5%
Asian Indian6.7%
Other6.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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52.59300, -1.98977 · WS2 8JE
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN138420
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.croftacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Croft Academy rated by Ofsted?
Croft Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Croft Academy a good school?
Croft Academy scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Croft Academy?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Croft Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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