SchoolScoresWilnecote Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Smithy Lane, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LA
01827 213875 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 25 June 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Tamworth comparisons use the 23 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 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 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
83 pupils in this year group.
49% — 14 points below the Staffordshire average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 20th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.65% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 34 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 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
- Heathfields Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Bird's Bush Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Three Peaks Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoneydelph Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Two Gates Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dosthill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glascote Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wilnecote Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wilnecote Junior Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2024.
How did Wilnecote Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wilnecote Junior Academy?
64% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Wilnecote 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 147570.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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