St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School, Tamworth

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~629m)Possible (~898m)Unlikely (~1.2km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kirsty Cullen
Pupils:130 / 120 capacity
LA:Staffordshire
Phone:01827213995
Address:Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, Tamworth, B79 9DX
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:124345
UKPRN:10079329
Diocese:Diocese of Lichfield
Constituency:Tamworth
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+15ppMaths+31ppWriting+8pp

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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Getting There

Bus Stops

Lyneham Close (nr)
664m · 11 min walk
Grosvenor Drive (opp)
755m · 12 min walk
Hill Top Avenue (adj)
764m · 12 min walk
Wigginton Road (adj)
780m · 13 min walk
Hawthorne Avenue (nr)
796m · 13 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

108%

Over capacity

130 pupils

120 capacity

10 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Tamworth

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,620
Projected new pupils:905

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tamworth

Admissions Demand - Staffordshire

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

Places available

10,783

Applications

8,531

Got 1st preference

95.6%

Got preferred school

99.2%

Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(109)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.8379%

Overall absence

6.83761%

Persistent absence

117

Enrolments

Authorised2.86073%
Unauthorised0.97717%
Persistent (10%+)6.83761%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.4809%
18/19
2.2313%
20/21
4.1397%
21/22
4.24865%
22/23
3.754%
23/24
3.8379%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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