St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Tamworth
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Tamworth. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 34 schools in Tamworth with published results, and 13,485th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 8 Oct 2026
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School are St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Coton Green Primary School (0.2 miles, 74% reading, 67% maths); and Flax Hill Junior Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolLark Hall Infant & Nursery AcademyCoton Green Primary SchoolFlax Hill Junior Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tamworth Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carlton Crescent (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School.
- Progressive Sports @ St Elizabeth'sAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, 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
Check free transport to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
10.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
195
Total Pupils
87
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,388
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,302
Per pupil
£1210k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Elizabeth's Catholic 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 St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School average 28.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School has around 195 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Elizabeth's Catholic 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.
Does St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Progressive Sports @ St Elizabeth's (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is at Claremont Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8EN.