Barcroft Academy — Primary School in Willenhall

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Barcroft Academy

Willenhall, WV13 1NA

— Pupils

472 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Barcroft Academy

Located in Willenhall (WV13 1NA), Barcroft Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Walsall.

School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Gillian Locke.

Data for Barcroft Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Walsall
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency	Wolverhampton South East
Ward	Willenhall South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2025
UKPRN	10098542
URN	151997
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Rebekah Fuller	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/09/2023	10/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Gregory Bunce	Local Governor	20/10/2025	19/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Griffiths	Local Governor	04/02/2025	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gillian Locke	Local Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Gursharan Sammi	Local Governor	08/01/2024	07/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Harriett Wardle	Local Governor	20/10/2025	19/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board