The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Deen (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Woodland Road, Amington, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4FF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwo Rivers Primary School
Special school · 650m away
The Woodlands Community Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Landau Forte Academy Greenacres
Primary · 844m away
Ankermoor Primary Academy
Primary · 934m away
Glascote Academy
Primary · 960m away
Lakeside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Garden Village Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Landau Forte Academy, Amington a selective school?
No. Landau Forte Academy, Amington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Landau Forte Academy, Amington's Ofsted rating?
Landau Forte Academy, Amington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Landau Forte Academy, Amington?
Landau Forte Academy, Amington currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Landau Forte Academy, Amington take?
Landau Forte Academy, Amington caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Landau Forte Academy, Amington?
Landau Forte Academy, Amington is in Tamworth, B77 4FF, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Landau Forte Academy, Amington have a sixth form?
No, Landau Forte Academy, Amington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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