The Wilnecote School
Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Wilnecote School is a secondary school in Tamworth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 5th of 6 secondary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 20 November 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 11 October 2022
Pupils are safe and well looked after. They behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils say that if bullying happens, they are confident that staff will sort it out. Leaders set high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour. The school's new behaviour policy focuses on rewarding pupils' good choices. Pupils receive rewards for reading and attending after-school clubs, as well as for good behaviour and demonstrating the school's values. This is having a positive impact on pupils' behaviour. Staff and pupils enjoy positive relationships. Staff work hard to make sure pupils get help when they need it. The school's values help pupils understand how to treat others and get along. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Some pupils find it hard to voice their opinions and join in with class discussions. Leaders know this. Leaders provide lots of opportunities for pupils to build confidence outside the curriculum. Pupils contribute to school life and leaders' decisions through the 'student leadership group'. Pupil autism ambassadors champion the needs of pupils with an autism spectrum disorder. Leaders are proud of pupils' commitment to equality and diversity. All pupils are welcomed here.
What the school should improve
- Pupils are sometimes reluctant to participate in class discussions. This is because they lack the confidence to voice their opinions. This means that pupils can struggle to explain their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers provide pupils with regular opportunities to practise and develop their speaking so that they can articulate their thoughts with confidence.
- When leaders gather information to monitor and evaluate the impact of new initiatives, they do not always analyse this information as well as they could. This means that opportunities are missed to tweak the implementation of policies to ensure maximum impact. Leaders should ensure that information gathered is analysed effectively so that initiatives can be more sharply focused on maximising the impact on pupils' learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
155 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
961 pupils on roll, with places for 960
Schools near The Wilnecote School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Tamworth | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| The Polesworth School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.7 |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Foskett
- Phone
- 01827831300
- Address
- Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LF
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 138936
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.