The Wilnecote School
Tamworth, B77 5LF · Staffordshire · secondary school
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29th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 913 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.5 · 41 | 30% | 1.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Wilnecote School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 23.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rounders, and softball. The arts programme includes a Summer Music Concert and a production of Shrek The Musical. Trips include visits to the Stardome and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 961 pupils against a stated capacity of 960. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes when operating at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about The Wilnecote School
Overview
The Wilnecote School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Pupils are described as ‘safe and well looked after’, benefiting from a ‘well planned and sequenced’ curriculum and positive staff relationships. Leaders have successfully rebuilt routines following the pandemic, fostering a supportive environment where pupils are ‘well prepared for life in modern Britain’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’, with teachers ensuring pupils have ‘lots of opportunities to recall what they have learned’.
- Staff are ‘passionate subject experts’, and pupils engage in practical activities with ‘enthusiasm’, producing ‘impressive’ work in subjects like art.
- Reading has a ‘high profile’, with weekly library visits helping pupils ‘get back into the habit of reading regularly’.
- Leaders ensure ‘equal access to the curriculum for all pupils’, adapting learning effectively for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school activities and educational trips that ‘raise pupils’ aspirations for the future’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not do enough to enable pupils to develop their speaking skills, as some are ‘reluctant to voice their opinions’ in class discussions.
- Leaders’ analysis of information gathered to monitor new initiatives is ‘not always as effective as it could be’, missing opportunities to maximise impact on learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving regular training and concerns being recorded and followed up promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.8 |
| 2024/25 | 38.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| 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
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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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