The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Goode
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Nethersole CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Nethersole CofE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Nethersole CofE Academy?
The Nethersole CofE Academy currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Nethersole CofE Academy take?
The Nethersole CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Nethersole CofE Academy?
The Nethersole CofE Academy is in Tamworth, B78 1DZ, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Nethersole CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Nethersole CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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