Moorgate Primary Academy
Tamworth, B79 7EL · Staffordshire · primary school
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96th 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorgate Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. 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).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Multi-Skills, Yoga, Gymnastics, and Tag Rugby clubs. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 310 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 315 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Moorgate Primary Academy
Overview
Moorgate Primary Academy is a well-regarded school where pupils "enjoy attending" and feel safe within a "calm and orderly" environment. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge effectively, supported by staff who engage pupils and address learning gaps promptly. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, adhering to "five golden rules" that promote kindness, respect, and safety.
- Teachers effectively teach the curriculum, ensuring pupils "know and remember more" through engaging lessons and regular checks.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with needs quickly identified and learning appropriately adapted.
- The school offers extensive enrichment activities, including the "50 things to do before you leave Moorgate," broadening pupils' horizons and cultural understanding.
- Early years provision is effective, with skilled adults engaging in "high-quality interactions" and careful planning for each child’s development.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is "not sufficiently ambitious for higher attaining pupils," preventing them from achieving their full potential.
- Some pupils have fallen behind in reading because catch-up interventions "do not address the gaps in phonic knowledge effectively enough," hindering their confidence and accuracy.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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