Moorgate Primary Academy
Moorgate, Tamworth, B79 7ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moorgate Primary Academy is a primary school in Tamworth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 7th of 33 primary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Moorgate Primary Academy. They happily live the school motto: achieve, challenge, enjoy. The school does all it can to make sure pupils attend regularly and on time. Pupils know that they can put their worries in the worry box. They know that staff listen to and act on any worries or concerns they have. Pupils enjoy opportunities to broaden their experiences in the school's curriculum enrichment offer '50 things to do before you leave Moorgate'. They achieve well. Pupils feel safe in school. This is because school is calm and orderly. The school's approach to managing behaviour is consistent and fair. Pupils know the five golden rules: 'keep everybody safe, treat everyone with kindness, respect everyone and everything, work super hard and have beautiful manners'. They are polite, courteous and respectful of one another. Pupils play well together at social times. Well-being warriors are on hand to support any pupil that needs it. The majority of parents and carers are very positive about the quality of education their children receive. One parent's comment on Ofsted Parent View was typical of many when they said: 'My children have thrived at this school. All staff are approachable and deal with issues quickly.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is not sufficiently ambitious for higher attaining pupils to achieve as highly as they are capable of. School should ensure that expectations remain high and that the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils.
- Some pupils have fallen behind in their reading in school. They are not receiving effective support to catch up quickly. The school should make sure that these pupils receive the support they need to read with confidence, fluency and accuracy for their age.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
310 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Moorgate Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flax Hill Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Ashcroft Infants' School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| William MacGregor Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Williams
- Phone
- 01827215240
- Address
- Moorgate, Tamworth, B79 7EL
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 140995
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.