St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School, Tamworth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Leonard's excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where all children thrive. Teachers are highly skilled and know pupils well, adapting lessons so every learner - including those with additional needs - can succeed. The school offers a rich curriculum with exciting trips, clubs and activities that broaden children's horizons and help them become confident, well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above average results in national tests, particularly in phonics and times tables checks
- Attendance rates are well above national averages with very low persistent absence
- Exceptional behaviour and a caring, inclusive school culture where pupils feel safe and valued
- Well-trained teachers with high expectations who make effective adjustments to support all learners including those with additional needs
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with strong emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics foundations
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure that opportunities to extend and deepen learning for the most able pupils are consistently available across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, places of worship visits, residential stays, sporting events, musical events, worship committee, sports leaders, eco-councillors, librarians, school councillors, headteacher for a day role, outdoor play activities, house competitions, quizzes, lending library
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School is a strong performing primary school where pupils achieve well, attendance is high, and behaviour is excellent. Leaders have created a calm, welcoming environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed.
At a Glance
5.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 94%. Maths has improved from 50% to 81%. Writing has improved from 86% to 94%.
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
11.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
130 pupils
120 capacity
10 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Tamworth
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Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8379%
Overall absence
6.83761%
Persistent absence
117
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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