The Polesworth School vs The Nethersole CofE Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Polesworth School
Tamworth
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Tamworth
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1459
221
Capacity
1541
315
Occupancy
95%
70%
FSM %
20.1%
26.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Feb 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
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
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (94)
Psychology (74)
English Literature (58)
Geography (52)
Biology (50)
Mathematics (46)
Business Studies (46)
Business Studies:Single (44)