The Nethersole CofE Academy vs The Polesworth School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Tamworth
The Polesworth School
Tamworth
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
2–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
221
1459
Capacity
315
1541
Occupancy
70%
95%
FSM %
26.4%
20.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Feb 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
42.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
37.2%
KS2 Reading
78%
-
KS2 Maths
69%
-
KS2 Writing
72%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C
Points Per Entry
-
31.1
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C+
AAB+ %
-
10%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
102
Retention
-
96%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
13%
Degree course
-
52%
Any L4+ destination
-
55%
Apprenticeships
-
1%
Cohort size
-
134
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (94)
Psychology (74)
English Literature (58)
Geography (52)
Biology (50)
Mathematics (46)
Business Studies (46)
Business Studies:Single (44)