SchoolScoresWilliam Barcroft Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HARBOUR LEARNING TRUST
Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 7SU
01472 501777 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 June 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 25 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Cleethorpes comparisons use the 7 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Cleethorpes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 3% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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. Cleethorpes figures pool parents at the Cleethorpes 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
80 pupils in this year group.
74% — 8 points above the North East Lincolnshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 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 North East Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 71.3% | 36.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 9.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 13.7%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Queen Mary Avenue Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Old Clee Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elliston Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reynolds Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursar Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weelsby Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welholme Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Strand Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Barcroft Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Barcroft Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did William Barcroft Junior School 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 William Barcroft Junior School?
43% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend William Barcroft Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143884.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.