The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Lane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chestnut Avenue, Gillway, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
16 plus · 646m away
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
Primary · 739m away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Anker Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 855m away
Lift Rawlett
Secondary · 890m away
Moorgate Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Flax Hill Junior Academy?
Flax Hill Junior Academy currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Flax Hill Junior Academy take?
Flax Hill Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Flax Hill Junior Academy?
Flax Hill Junior Academy is in Tamworth, B79 8QZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Flax Hill Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Flax Hill Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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