The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Chris Reilly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thomas Barnes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Barnes Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Barnes Primary School?
Thomas Barnes Primary School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Barnes Primary School take?
Thomas Barnes Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Barnes Primary School?
Thomas Barnes Primary School is in Tamworth, B78 3AD, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Barnes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Barnes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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