The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 69.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- HARBOUR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Sargent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen Mary Avenue Infant School
Primary · Very close
Havelock Academy
Secondary · 435m away
Elliston Primary Academy
Primary · 615m away
Phoenix Park Academy
Academy · Grammar · 664m away
Reynolds Primary Academy
Primary · 862m away
Bursar Primary Academy
Primary · 931m away
Weelsby Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend William Barcroft Junior School?
William Barcroft Junior School currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Barcroft Junior School take?
William Barcroft Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Barcroft Junior School?
William Barcroft Junior School is in Cleethorpes, DN35 7SU, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Barcroft Junior School have a sixth form?
No, William Barcroft Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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