Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
Tamworth, B79 9JJ · Staffordshire · primary school
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66th 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,158 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 62% | 6.14 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Art and Crafts, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 46 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. 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 meet the expected standard to progress towards the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Art and Crafts provision?
What Ofsted said about Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
Overview
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is described as a “small school with a big heart” where pupils are “nurtured throughout their time here.” The report highlights that most pupils achieve high standards in core subjects and are “well prepared for the next stage in their education,” supported by a curriculum with “ambitious aims.”
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” demonstrating they are “consistently polite and respectful” with “incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics well, ensuring most pupils become “confident, fluent readers by the end of Year 1.”
- The early years environment is “calm and purposeful,” with children showing “high levels of independence and confidence.”
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils understanding “fundamental British values” and developing their “sense of citizenship well.”
- Staff well-being is prioritised, and their workload is “well managed.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that “gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding are addressed fully,” as assessments are not consistently addressed in some subjects.
- Staff must adapt the curriculum successfully to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, as some currently “do not achieve as well as they could.”
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 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
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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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