William Barcroft Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
William Barcroft Junior School is a primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 25 June 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 7SU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- North East Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 273 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 72.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 25 June 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are very happy to attend this nurturing and inclusive school.”
- “They know that adults care for them and will help them if they have any issues.”
- “Pupils are exceptionally polite and articulate.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 74% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in North East Lincolnshire.
- Queen Mary Avenue Infant School 0.1 mi Good
- Old Clee Primary Academy 0.4 mi School remains Good
- Elliston Primary Academy 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Reynolds Primary Academy 0.5 mi Not judged
- Bursar Primary Academy 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Weelsby Academy 0.7 mi Good
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.8 mi Good
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 0.9 mi Standards maintained