Thomas Barnes Primary School
Tamworth, B78 3AD · Staffordshire · primary school
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188th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Thomas Barnes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Blocky Bots, indoor athletics, and netball tournaments. They also enjoy trips to Cadbury World and the National Memorial Arboretum, alongside arts events like World Book Day and Science Week.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Barnes Primary School
Overview
Pupils are proud to belong to the school, describing it as ‘one big friendship group’ where relationships are ‘positive and friendly’. The curriculum is carefully sequenced, ensuring most pupils are ‘well prepared for their future education’ by Year 6. Leaders maintain high expectations, and staff workload management is appreciated by the team.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are ‘excellent’, with pupils consistently demonstrating ‘Marvellous Manners’ and the school’s ‘5 Cs’.
- Reading is taught ‘expertly’, with staff effectively supporting those at risk of falling behind and fostering a love of literature.
- Personal development is strong, offering extensive leadership opportunities and helping pupils build resilience and emotional confidence.
- The curriculum ensures pupils ‘learn the right things in the right order’, including in mixed-age classes.
- Relationships with parents are ‘strong’, recently bolstered by the establishment of a parents’ forum.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teachers must help pupils ‘make connections between previous and current learning’ to deepen knowledge.
- Writing activities are not always fully accessible for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); teachers need strategies to help these pupils ‘write more effectively’.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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