SchoolScoresMoorcroft Wood Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Bull Lane, Bilston, Walsall, WV14 8NE
01902 495943 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 February 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 35 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 24th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 28th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 26th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern 23rd highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 135016), before it changed to its current form.
74% — 15 points above the Walsall average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.3% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 63rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 55th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 40th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 63rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 64th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wednesbury Oak Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilkinson Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pinfold Street Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holyhead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebefields Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ocker Hill Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Ocker Hill Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Church CofE C Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jubilee Park Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Moorcroft Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Moorcroft Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Moorcroft Wood Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Moorcroft Wood Academy?
75% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Moorcroft Wood Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Moorcroft Wood Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Moorcroft Wood Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151998.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.