Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth, B79 8QZ · Staffordshire · primary school
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147th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 2,451 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flax Hill Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Staffordshire School Games and the Tamworth Swimming Gala, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report structure affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Flax Hill Junior Academy
Overview
Flax Hill Junior Academy provides a nurturing environment where pupils are “happy,” “valued,” and “fully included.” The school meets the expected standard in most areas, with personal development rated at a strong standard, though curriculum and teaching require attention due to inconsistencies in matching work to pupils’ starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is a “strong standard,” fostering independence, resilience, and a “strong sense of community.”
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
- Most pupils make “successful progress through the curriculum,” with reading identified as a particular strength.
- Attendance is in line with national averages, supported by a “relentless approach” that is improving attendance for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff create a “calm and friendly environment” with “warm and respectful” relationships, and bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment precisely to plan learning that builds on pupils’ starting points, as some work is currently “too easy or too difficult.”
- Strategies to help pupils struggling with foundational skills in spelling, handwriting, and basic mathematics are “in their infancy” and need to have an impact quickly.
- Leaders should sharpen their evaluation of the school’s work to identify “specific and actionable” priorities for rapid improvement in curriculum and teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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