Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School, Solihull
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Solihull, part of Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 32 schools in Solihull with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Warwickshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School in detail
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Tanworth-in-Arden C of E Primary School is part of the Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust. The trust is committed to the achievement and wellbeing of every individual. Our collaborative approach champions the sharing of best practice through promoting creative thinking and innovation."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 I have great pleasure in introducing you to our primary school and nursery. We are a nurturing, caring and friendly school where children can enjoy a curriculum packed full of exciting learning opportunities to help experience 'life in all it's fullness'."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and tennis.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School are Beoley First School (2.6 miles); Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath (2.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 97% reading, 87% maths); and Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Beoley First SchoolTudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley HeathSt Patricks Church of England Primary AcademyMappleborough Green CofE Primary School
The trust
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 24 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Danzey Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tanworth In Arden Church (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
2.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Warwickshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is in Warwickshire; for families living there:
- Warwickshire's school travel policy: Free school transport for students under the age of 16
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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Solihull
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,199
Applications
6,281
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
110
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
24.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,788
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,039
Per pupil
£1068k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
5.5%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Classes at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School has around 224 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 5.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tanworth-in-Arden CofE 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 Tanworth-in-Arden CofE 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School?
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is at The Green, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwickshire, B94 5AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)