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William Barcroft Junior School

North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,856
of 13,686 nationally

About William Barcroft Junior School

ParentView data for William Barcroft Junior School paints a mixed picture. Of the 23 families who responded to the official survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 43% said they would recommend the school, while 57% would not. Responses to individual questions varied considerably. On the positive side, 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 96% also felt the school offers a good range of subjects. However, only 39% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 52% disagreed or strongly disagreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively. The school is not oversubscribed — it has capacity for 360 pupils but currently has 300 on roll, meaning there are places available for families looking in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarnett Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SU
HeadteacherSarah Sargent
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils300
Free School Meals (FSM)69.3%
School Capacity300 / 360 (83% full)

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jun 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallLibraryDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubBook ClubChessArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About William Barcroft Junior School

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