Dosthill Primary School, Tamworth

In its own words: "Dosthill Primary Academy is proud to be part of Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and to uphold its vision, values, and ethos. We strive for excellence in an inclusive environment - building and maintaining relationships , identifying potential, nurturing talent, and supporting needs. We maintain the conditions for learning - so pupils feel safe, well, and happy ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Dosthill Primary Academy. It is an absolute privilege to serve as Head of School and to be part of such a vibrant and dedicated community. At Dosthill, we are deeply committed to providing an environment where every child feels happy, safe, and inspired to learn."

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Dosthill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 74% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Dosthill Primary School as their first choice and 119 named it as one of their preferences, for 70 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dosthill Primary School are Heathfields Infant Academy (0.9 miles); Wilnecote Junior Academy (1 mile, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 57% maths); Two Gates Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 55% reading, 48% maths); and Bird's Bush Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 68% maths).

Dosthill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Dosthill Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Dosthill Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 50 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 4 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Wilnecote (Staffs) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welford Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 57 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

In 2024/25, Dosthill Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.