The Polesworth School

A good academy converter school in Warwickshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Polesworth School.

Tamworth, B781QT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.5%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dordon Road
Dordon
Tamworth, B781QT
Phone
1827702205
Website
thepolesworthschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136459
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QT
Website
http://www.thepolesworthschool.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,541 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,467
Free School Meals
20.9% (307 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,467 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★★★★
(11 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

trust respect quality first teaching

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasizes care and support to help students reach their potential, safeguarding, and partnership with families; Polesworth focuses on trust, respect, and high-quality teaching, and responds to changes with curriculum and innovative practice.

Facilities

Dance Studio Sports Hall Tennis Courts Field (weather permitting)

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