The Polesworth School
Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Polesworth School is a secondary school in Tamworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 2nd of 6 secondary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 16 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
The Polesworth School is a community school where pupils prosper. Pupils have a great sense of pride in belonging to this inclusive school. Staff know their pupils well and this enables positive relationships to thrive. Leaders work relentlessly to put the pupils' best interests at the heart of all they do. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are polite, courteous, and well mannered. Pupils speak to visitors confidently and are keen to tell inspectors about the great experiences they have. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, and pupils live up to these. Pupils follow staff's instructions immediately and have the desire to be the best they can be. Pupils are enthusiastic learners and want to fulfil their potential. This is because they trust the staff and get the support they need to do well. Pupils say when bullying happens, they will inform a member of staff because they know staff will deal with it and stop it happening again. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Many pupils attend these, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's radio station, Polesworth Pulse, is a particular highlight. Pupils are presenters on this successful show and share current affairs, birthday 'shoutouts', and important information.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not check for pupils' understanding before moving on. This means that some pupils are not fully secure in their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment consistently well to check understanding.
- Leaders do not have a precise enough understanding of the gaps in the weakest readers' knowledge. This means that these pupils do not get the most appropriate teaching, so that they can improve their reading. Leaders should ensure that they identify and address the gaps in pupils' reading, so they can gain the phonics knowledge they need to become fluent readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
237 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,459 pupils on roll, with places for 1,541
Schools near The Polesworth School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilnecote School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.7 |
| Lift Tamworth | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Maura Favell
- Phone
- 01827702205
- Address
- Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QT
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 136459
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.