SchoolScoresFlax Hill Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Chestnut Avenue, Gillway, Tamworth, B79 8QZ
01827 215333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
100 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Tamworth comparisons use the 6 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Tamworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 27% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 36% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 22% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 78% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 41% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 34% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 33%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Tamworth figures pool parents at the Tamworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
66% — 3 points above the Staffordshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 22nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 34 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ashcroft Infants' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Lark Hall Infant and Nursery Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anker Valley Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Moorgate Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coton Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ankermoor Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- William MacGregor Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunstall Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Flax Hill Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Flax Hill Junior Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Flax Hill Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Flax Hill Junior Academy?
87% of the 100 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Flax Hill Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140523.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.