Florendine Primary School
Tamworth, B77 3DD · Staffordshire · primary school
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198th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 3,260 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Florendine Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a homework club, participate in athletics, football coaching, and netball, or take part in dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 273. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Florendine Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school is described as a “cheerful, caring and safe” environment where pupils enjoy attending, academic standards have slipped, particularly in reading and writing.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “welcoming” atmosphere where “everyone feels included” and pupils behave well with staff guidance.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with teachers clearly explaining knowledge and identifying pupil difficulties.
- Attendance is prioritised, with the school taking “sensitive actions” to support pupils with irregular attendance.
- Staff are “very appreciative of the school’s supportive nature” and leaders monitor workload carefully.
- Reception children are “happy and safe” and make a settled start with parental support.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils become “fluent readers and writers,” as current provision is not ambitious enough and many struggle with basic skills.
- The curriculum is “not implemented consistently,” leading to “patchy” understanding; teachers must better check pupil knowledge to address misconceptions.
- Governors lack “sufficient oversight of the academic standards” and must challenge leaders to maintain and raise achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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