What is Croft Academy's Ofsted rating?

Croft Academy does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Croft Academy a primary or secondary school?

Croft Academy is a primary school in Walsall, for ages 2–11.

Where is Croft Academy?

Croft Academy is in Walsall, WS2 8JE (Walsall local authority).

How many pupils attend Croft Academy?

Croft Academy has around 252 pupils on roll.

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Croft Academy

Ages 2–11252 pupilsNone

Walsall, WS2 8JE

Walsall

Croft Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Walsall. The school has around 252 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Walsall can view Croft Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Walsall (WS2 8JE), Croft Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence14.1%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals62.6%England avg 24.0%

English not first language58.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)27%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Walsall

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, WalsallGood · 0.3 mi Birchills Church of England Community AcademyGood · 0.3 mi West Midlands Education and Skills0.3 mi North Walsall Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 mi Ryecroft School0.4 mi Walsall College0.4 mi

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