St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Tamworth, B79 0AP · Staffordshire · primary school
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170th 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 64. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 11.0% who have already reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s is described as a “vibrant, close-knit learning community” where pupils are “incredibly proud” and achieve well. The report highlights a positive culture where staff feel valued and new leaders have driven significant improvements since the school joined its multi-academy trust.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive behaviour,” are “friendly, caring and polite,” and take great care of the school environment.
- The curriculum is “carefully considered,” identifying precise knowledge and skills, with effective sequencing in subjects like mathematics and science.
- Early years provision is strong; children “get off to a flying start,” quickly modelling school values and receiving swift support for special educational needs.
- Reading is a clear priority with “effective” phonics teaching and accurate checks ensuring pupils falling behind receive timely support.
- Staff well-being is valued, and there is “unanimous” support for new leaders who consider workload and contributions to school life.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it “checks pupils’ knowledge over time across the curriculum effectively,” as current methods do not sufficiently determine how securely pupils remember key knowledge in the longer term.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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