William Barcroft Junior School, Cleethorpes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
William Barcroft Junior School creates a warm, caring environment where your child will be supported to flourish both academically and personally. The school prioritises reading and delivers a well-connected curriculum that helps pupils understand what they learn deeply. Staff are committed to high achievement for all pupils, including those with additional needs, and actively develop pupils into confident, ambitious young people ready for their next stage.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a strong priority with expert phonics teaching and a wide range of diverse books available to pupils - Reading ambassadors run the 'purple corridor'
- Carefully crafted curriculum with strong links between subjects that help pupils develop deep understanding and make connections
- Exemplary pastoral care supporting pupils' mental health, well-being, and emotional development
- Pupils with SEND receive skilled support to access the ambitious curriculum and participate fully in school life
- Extensive personal development opportunities including careers visits, university days, and leadership roles that develop ambitious and active citizens
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassador roles, breakfast club, university visits, careers events, empathy day, leadership roles in school, extra-curricular activities programme
William Barcroft Junior School is a nurturing and inclusive junior school where pupils are very happy, exceptionally polite, and achieve well. Evidence suggests the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
72.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has improved from 80% to 84%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
24.8
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
273 pupils
360 capacity
87 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cleethorpes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cleethorpes
Admissions Demand - North East Lincolnshire
Places available
2,167
Applications
1,348
Got 1st preference
100.0%
Got preferred school
100.0%
Primary admissions across North East Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.85245%
Overall absence
20.18072%
Persistent absence
332
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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