Three Peaks Primary Academy
Tamworth, B77 4HN · Staffordshire · primary school
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108th 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,562 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Three Peaks Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, also equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir and visit the National Space Centre and Whitemoor Lakes for residential trips. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 near the expected standard to reach the higher tier? What specific activities take place during the Whitemoor Lakes residential? How are places allocated for the upcoming entry year?
What Ofsted said about Three Peaks Primary Academy
Overview
Three Peaks Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and caring ethos" where pupils feel "happy, safe and welcomed". Leaders prioritise the local community and pupils, fostering kindness and citizenship through initiatives like charity fundraising and responsible roles for older students.
Strengths
- Bullying is rare, and unkind behaviour is "dealt with quickly", ensuring pupils are confident that concerns are resolved.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "clearly sequenced", with well-resourced activities in subjects like art and computing.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught accurately in small groups, and leaders use precise assessment to address gaps quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum, with staff breaking down learning objectives to aid retention.
- Leaders are "highly vigilant" regarding pupil safety, adapting the curriculum to address risks such as social media dangers.
Areas to improve
- Subject-specific vocabulary is not taught consistently, resulting in "gaps in their disciplinary knowledge" for some pupils.
- Some curriculum changes are recent, meaning pupils’ prior knowledge is "less secure" and they struggle to remember previous learning.
- Specific needs of some pupils with SEND are not met well enough, as individual support plans do not consistently identify how teachers should provide support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous staff checks, regular training, and close collaboration with external agencies to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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