Wilnecote Junior Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Tamworth, Staffordshire
Wilnecote Junior Academy is a primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 25 June 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Smithy Lane, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 302 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 25 June 2024
Strengths
- “Many pupils report that they are happy at Wilnecote Junior Academy and enjoy social times.”
- “They know that if they have a concern they can approach an adult who will help them to resolve it.”
- “Pupils are clear about how they are supported to stay safe, for example, online.”
To improve
- “However, many pupils report that they are frustrated by the inconsistencies in the school.”
- “These include how they can be disturbed in class by poor behaviour or how they are taught.”
- “One pupil, typical of many, said the school ‘could be better’.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 49% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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