Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Tamworth, B79 8AH · Staffordshire · secondary school
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15th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 — 4.7/10 against 879 of them, against 4.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.7 · 32 | 30% | 0.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.3 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 38.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Scouts, Guides, and Cheerleading. Sports options include kickboxing, karate, krav maga, football, netball, badminton, cricket, and volleyball. Dance is available for arts and music, and students take a geography trip to Birmingham city centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,029 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 to maintain progress in English and maths given the recent inspection date? What specific support is available for pupils who need to
What Ofsted said about Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Overview
Leaders at Landau Forte Academy, QEMS have "high aspirations for all pupils" and set "high academic standards," which pupils welcome and understand. The school maintains a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where pupils feel "happy and safe" and show a "high level of respect for one another." Recent leadership changes have driven "rapid improvements," with staff and pupils feeling supported and proud of the academy.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and often use "careful questioning" to check retention, helping pupils make good progress.
- Leaders support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "effectively," ensuring they access the same "ambitious curriculum."
- A "broad range of enrichment activities" is offered, including performing arts, sports clubs, and residential trips that help pupils settle.
- Leaders "prioritise reading" through dedicated sessions and phonics support, ensuring gaps are "closed rapidly."
- A "well-planned programme" of personal, social, health and economic education prepares pupils for the wider world and future careers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects "accurately identify and sequence the knowledge pupils need" to prevent gaps in learning.
- Leaders should ensure teachers "check pupils’ understanding systematically" to identify and address misconceptions quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with secure systems in place and staff trained to spot potential signs of abuse.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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