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Thomas Barnes Primary School
School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AD, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.2 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
104
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% expressing happiness with the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached the higher benchmark. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a strong community focus.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
Asian Indian3.8%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Location
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52.64433, -1.73649 · B78 3AD
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124087
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Barnes Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Barnes Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Thomas Barnes Primary School a good school?
Thomas Barnes Primary School scores 80.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thomas Barnes Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Barnes Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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