Two Gates Primary School
Tamworth, B77 1EN · Staffordshire · primary school
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197th 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,841 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Two Gates Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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%. 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Two Gates Primary School
Overview
Two Gates Primary School is described as a "welcoming and respectful place" where pupils "enjoy learning" and feel safe. Leaders have driven "sustained improvements" since the previous inspection, establishing a "well-planned curriculum" and high expectations for staff and pupils. The school fosters a nurturing environment, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who generally achieve well from their starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" and behave well, responding to "high expectations leaders set".
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge," enabling clear delivery of the curriculum in core subjects like mathematics and reading.
- The early years provision offers a "warm and nurturing environment" with a "rich curriculum" that prepares children effectively for Year 1.
- Leaders ensure pupils with additional needs receive timely support, helping them succeed and feel part of the "school community".
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with a "robust culture" and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," teachers do not consistently deliver the intended curriculum, meaning pupils "do not remember as much key knowledge as they should."
- Some parents feel they are not "well informed about their children’s learning or changes in the school," requiring improved communication.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "robust culture" where staff understand risks and follow clear procedures to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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