Thomas Barnes Primary School
School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Barnes Primary School is a primary school in Tamworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 14th of 33 primary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 3 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils are proud to be part of Thomas Barnes Primary. Everyone is made to feel welcome. One pupil, reflecting the views of many, said, 'We are one big friendship group.' Relationships between both staff and pupils are positive and friendly. Pupils of all ages understand and demonstrate the school's 'Marvellous Manners' and 'Respectful Routines' at all times. Breaktimes are harmonious with pupils playing together well. Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe. They talk about their needs and seek help when needed. Pupils come to school with a positive mindset and ready to learn. In the morning, pupils cross the school gates with a cheery smile as they look forward to the day ahead. Expectations for pupils' achievements are high. Pupils rise to these expectations. By the end of Year 6 most pupils are well prepared for their future education. The school makes sure that all pupils have the chance to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of sporting opportunities. Many pupils achieve success in competitive games, tournaments and galas and they win national awards. They also learn to sing and play instruments, such as the drums and the flute.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, opportunities to support pupils to make connections between current learning and what they already know are missed. This hinders pupils from extending their knowledge and developing a depth of understanding. The school should ensure opportunities are in place to support pupils to make strong connections with prior learning and therefore build on their knowledge.
- Occasionally, the school does not adapt some writing activities well enough. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could when writing. The school should make sure teachers have the knowledge and skills to implement a broad range of strategies to help pupils with SEND write more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Thomas Barnes Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Dunstall Park Primary School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Moorgate Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Reilly
- Phone
- 01827213840
- Address
- School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AD
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124087
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.