Mary Howard Church of England Primary School, Tamworth
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Tamworth, part of The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 34 schools in Tamworth with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 59% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School in detail
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Mary Howard Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mary Howard Church of England Primary School are The Howard Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, 67% reading, 56% maths); Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 68% maths); and All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School (3 miles, 97% reading, 91% maths).
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
The Howard Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolCoton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary SchoolAll Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School
The trust
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 7 schools in The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mary Howard Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 4 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 3 (6.5%) 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.
Staffing
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mary Howard Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2024. Before that, as Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School (URN 124249), it was rated Outstanding in March 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally. Staff prioritise reading through excellent phonics teaching, and pupils consistently demonstrate exceptional behaviour and kindness towards one another. The school actively enriches learning through visits, residential trips, and sporting opportunities, while maintaining strong links with the local community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour - pupils are consistently polite, respectful, and show incredibly positive attitudes towards learning
- Strong reading provision with knowledgeable phonics teaching that helps most pupils become confident, fluent readers by end of Year 1
- Well-structured curriculum with ambitious aims where staff teach content clearly and help pupils revisit and apply previous learning
- Outstanding support for early years children who demonstrate very positive learning behaviours and high levels of independence
- Rich curriculum enrichment including museum visits, outdoor residential activities, and sporting competitions
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge identified through assessment are not consistently addressed across all subjects, affecting achievement
- Curriculum is not always adapted successfully to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND
- Vocabulary development in early years identified as an area needing improvement (though being appropriately addressed)
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear safeguarding systems and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, annual outdoor residential activities, cross-country competitions, netball tournaments, reading cabin activities, before-school club
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is a small school with a big heart that is central to the local community, where staff and pupils subscribe to the motto 'grow and flourish'. Most pupils achieve high standards in reading, writing and mathematics and are well prepared for the next stage in their education.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
15.3
Avg class size
15.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
French Café for Macmillan!
25 Sep 2026
Trussell Trust Assembly
21 Sep 2026
Oak Leads the MAT Worship!
10 Sep 2026
Mary Howard has got a lot of Talent!
17 Jul 2026
New playground markings - thank you FOMH and our families
2 Jul 2026
Spelling Bee Champions!
30 Jun 2026
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Term dates
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
37 pupils
63 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tamworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tamworth
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
46
Total Pupils
23
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
9.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,372
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,616
Per pupil
£389k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
2.9%
Persistent absence
34
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Mary Howard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2024. Before that, as Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School (URN 124249), it was rated Outstanding in March 2014.
What is the catchment area for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 63 places.
How big are the classes at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School average 15.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School has around 46 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Mary Howard Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 2.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Mary Howard Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Edingale, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)