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Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AH, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.4 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
934
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 31% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 39% achieve grade 5 or above in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 37%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.6 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.64134, -1.69266 · B79 8AH
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137146
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lfatq.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS rated by Ofsted?
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS a good school?
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS scores 59.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Landau Forte Academy, QEMS in GCSEs?
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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