Barcroft Academy
Academy converter primary school in Willenhall (Walsall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to our Barcroft Academy Website. We are a proud member of Lighthouse Multi-Academy Trust. Our Academy is a place where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
We aim to create a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment in which children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and grow with confidence. At Barcroft Academy, learning is an exciting journey. Our dedicated staff work together to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
We believe in celebrating each child's unique strengths while supporting them to overcome challenges. We provide opportunities for our children to discover their passions and develop a lifelong love of learning. We also place great importance on personal development and well-being. Our school values are embedded in everything we do.
We encourage children to build positive relationships, appreciate diversity, and contribute positively to our school community. Through our inclusive ethos, children learn to respect and celebrate differences, understanding the value of empathy and collaboration in a diverse world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Restorative Practice
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151997
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Wolverhampton South East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (5 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebekah Fuller | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Harriett Wardle | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gregory Bunce | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gursharan Sammi | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Locke | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Griffiths Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record