Mesty Croft Primary
URN: 137972 • Wednesbury WS10 0QY
Overview
- Name
- Mesty Croft Primary
- URN
- 137972
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PERRY HALL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Bray (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215560854
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Luke's Road, Wednesbury WS10 0QY
Summary
Mesty Croft Primary is a mixed academy converter located in Wednesbury, West Midlands, with a current enrolment of 427 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. Established in 1880 and rebuilt in 1981, the school has a rich history and became part of the Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust in 2021. It offers a nurturing environment aimed at developing confident and independent learners through an engaging curriculum.
The school provides a 39-place nursery and operates as a two-form entry institution, ensuring a maximum class size of 30 pupils. Mesty Croft emphasizes inclusivity and strives for continuous improvement, fostering a community where every child is empowered to reach their potential. The school also places a strong focus on attendance, viewing it as essential for educational success.
With 43.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Mesty Croft is committed to supporting families and enhancing the learning experience for all students. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources, including a parent handbook and regular communication through newsletters. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school provides a 39-place nursery and operates as a two-form entry institution, ensuring a maximum class size of 30 pupils. Mesty Croft emphasizes inclusivity and strives for continuous improvement, fostering a community where every child is empowered to reach their potential. The school also places a strong focus on attendance, viewing it as essential for educational success.
With 43.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Mesty Croft is committed to supporting families and enhancing the learning experience for all students. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources, including a parent handbook and regular communication through newsletters. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Pupils with SEND (sen)
- SEN Policy and Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Events (calendar)
- NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe (download)
- May Newsletter (download)
- July Newsletter (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PERRY HALL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 427
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 202
- FSM %
- 43.60
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 427 | 225 | 202 | 420 | 43.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 433 | 227 | 206 | 420 | 41.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 457 | 239 | 218 | 420 | 29.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 457 | 239 | 218 | 420 | 29.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 453 | 239 | 214 | 312 | 23.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 471 | 240 | 231 | 312 | 20.70 |
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