William Barcroft Junior School
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
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.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (25 Jun 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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