Westcroft School, based in Wolverhampton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Westcroft School currently has around 193 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71% boys and 29% girls. Around 70.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NZ |
| Website: | www.westcroftschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01902558350 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wolverhampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Helen Andrioli |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142383 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 193 |
| Number of Boys: | 137 |
| Number of Girls: | 56 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.70% | 121 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.20% | 10 |
| African | 5.20% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill Junior School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill Estate WV10 8NZ | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrybrook Primary School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill Estate WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrybrook Primary School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill Estate WV10 8NZ | - not rated | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill Infant School Underhill Lane , WV10 8LS | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Knowle Primary School Blackwood Avenue , Wednesfield WV11 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Community School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northicote School Northwood Park Road , Bushbury WV10 8EP | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Sport and Vocational College Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury School Hellier Road , Bushbury WV10 8ED | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Centre Bellamy Lane , Wednesfield WV11 1NN | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.