Primary school · Willenhall
Barcroft Academy term dates
Barcroft Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Walsall council's standard term dates. We don't have Barcroft Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Walsall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Willenhall, West Midlands WV13 1NA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 453
Trust: LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.barcroft.lhmat.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2022. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Barcroft Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Walsall council's standard term dates — Barcroft Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Barcroft Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.