SchoolScoresThomas Barnes Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AD
01827 213840 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 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 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 15% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 30% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 85% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 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% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 20% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). 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
15 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Staffordshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (69%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 37th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 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 27th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Coton Green Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunstall Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hall Infant and Nursery Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Moorgate Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flax Hill Junior Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longwood Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashcroft Infants' School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whittington Primary and Nursery School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Barnes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Thomas Barnes Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thomas Barnes Primary School?
80% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Thomas Barnes Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thomas Barnes Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Thomas Barnes Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124087.
- 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.