William MacGregor Primary School
Tamworth, B77 2AF · Staffordshire · primary school
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152nd 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 3,405 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
William MacGregor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Nurture Club and join breakfast and after-school clubs. Trips include visits to Tamworth Pantomime, Twycross Zoo, Sudbury Hall, Stratford Butterfly Farm, MAD Museum, Tamworth Castle, Cannock Chase Tanglewood, and Leicester New Walk Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Nurture Club sessions? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about William MacGregor Primary School
Overview
William MacGregor Primary School continues to be a good school, described as being “very much at the heart of the community.” Pupils are happy, feel safe, and display “positive attitudes” in a calm environment where poor behaviour is rare. Leaders maintain high expectations and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” with deliberate choices about key knowledge, ensuring pupils “know and remember the curriculum well.”
- Reading is a priority; leaders use a “consistent approach to phonics,” and by the end of key stage 1, “most pupils read fluently.”
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and skilfully engage pupils, particularly in mathematics where key facts are rehearsed regularly.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with “meticulous records” and staff who are well trained to identify risks.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom,” including exciting trips and after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always have “high enough expectations of the work that pupils produce,” leading to inconsistent quality.
- The use of digital devices sometimes makes learning “more complicated,” causing occasional confusion for pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders keep meticulous records and act promptly to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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