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Croft Academy

Walsall, WS2 8JEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#394 of 13,686 nationally

About Croft Academy

Croft Academy is a state primary school in Walsall, West Midlands, for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. Under headteacher Samantha Crisp, it has carved out a strong position in the local landscape. Among the 58 primary schools in the Walsall local authority, Croft Academy ranks second, placing it firmly in the top five. Its closest peers at the top of the table are St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly, St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, and Reedswood E-ACT Academy. The school is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 44 applications for just 29 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences. This demand reflects its reputation, particularly given that only six of the 85 primary schools in the LA hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding school, Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, is 2.4 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCroft Street, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 8JE
HeadteacherSamantha Crisp
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils252
Free School Meals (FSM)63.1%
School Capacity252 / 241 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Croft Academy

Croft Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.