Tillington Manor Primary School
Stafford, ST16 1PW · Staffordshire · primary school
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208th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 1,448 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tillington Manor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance and Karate clubs, play Football, Cross Country, Multi-Sports and Cricket, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tillington Manor Primary School
Overview
Tillington Manor Primary School is described as an inclusive and welcoming place where pupils feel safe, happy, and have a "real sense of belonging." The report highlights a "positive climate" with effective leadership, strong safeguarding, and good attendance, though it identifies specific areas for improvement in writing outcomes and early years curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance is in line with national averages, supported by "robust systems" and effective pastoral care.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" in a calm, orderly environment where bullying is rare.
- Inclusion is effective, with timely support ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND participate fully in school life.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing respect for diversity and understanding key safety and wellbeing themes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed the revised writing curriculum to address "sizeable gaps" in spelling, punctuation, and grammar for older pupils.
- Curriculum delivery in the early years needs to be more consistent, with a focus on providing "purposeful and meaningful writing opportunities."
- Assessment practices require strengthening to ensure pupils consistently secure knowledge across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 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
—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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