Croft Academy, based in Walsall, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Croft Academy currently has around 252 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 63.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 30.6%. african pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by white british at 15.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Croft Street, Walsall, WS2 8JE |
| Website: | www.croftacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01922720689 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Samantha Crisp |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138420 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 241 |
| Number of Pupils: | 252 |
| Number of Boys: | 134 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 30.60% | 77 |
| African | 18.30% | 46 |
| White British | 15.90% | 40 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 19 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.00% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.20% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.00% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Academy Croft Street , WS2 8JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Community Primary School Croft Street , WS2 8JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Infant School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Junior School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Hawbush Road , WS3 1AG | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 784 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Second Chances The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.