Landau Forte Academy, Amington

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Woodland Road, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4FFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Landau Forte Academy, Amington is a secondary school in Tamworth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 4th of 6 secondary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 May 2022, report published 28 June 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 June 2026

Pupils enjoy learning at this caring and inclusive school. They understand the school values of being 'ambitious, brave and kind'. They say these help them to understand how they should behave and learn. Pupils are safe at school and know they have many supportive staff members they can talk to if they have any worries. Pupils quickly develop a sense of belonging to the school community as they know staff listen to them and act in their best interests. Typically, teachers deliver the curriculum well and address barriers to learning that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have. Most pupils progress well through the curriculum. However, some pupils do not develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to write accurately and produce work of acceptable quality. While outcomes in national examinations improved in 2025, pupils still do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders are aware of this and are taking appropriate actions to improve outcomes. Pupils behave well in lessons and during break and lunchtimes. There are positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Bullying is not common, and if any issues do happen, they are dealt with effectively. Most pupils attend school regularly and are punctual for lessons. Pupils have a range of well-thought-out extra-curricular opportunities that develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy attending sports clubs such as badminton, netball and basketball. Pupils also attend other activities, such as creative writing, the history club and the games club. Many pupils are proud to take part in the leadership opportunities the school provides. Pupils take part in the student parliament, and some are house captains. They enjoy these roles and are very active in them as they know they can make a positive contribution to the school.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should ensure that all pupils develop the important knowledge they need in reading, writing and spelling so they produce high-quality, and accurate work across the curriculum.
  • Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is taught consistently well across all subjects so that pupils progress and achieve well.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

185 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score40.0

40.0, 6.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths31.4%

31.4%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.3%

57.3%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.7%

49.7%, 9.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.59

3.59, 0.5 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

892 pupils on roll, with places for 960

Eligible for free school meals37.8%

37.8%, 11.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.4%

17.4%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Landau Forte Academy, Amington

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lift Tamworth1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 36.1
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.6
The Wilnecote School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.7
Lift Rawlett2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 45.1

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Deen
Address
Woodland Road, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4FF
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
136136

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.