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Ankermoor Primary Academy

Tamworth, B77 3NWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#9,558
of 13,686 nationally

About Ankermoor Primary Academy

Ankermoor Primary Academy is a small state primary in Tamworth, Staffordshire, currently home to 99 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is running at under half its potential size. This is a school that serves a notably high-needs community: 42.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average for primary schools and a strong indicator of the challenges the school faces. Despite this, demand is healthy. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 29 applications for 16 places, with 15 of those coming as first preferences, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.81 applicants per place. That suggests local families are actively choosing Ankermoor, even with its small roll. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Gareth Hancox is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRene Road, Tamworth, Tamworth, B77 3NW
HeadteacherGareth Hancox
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils99
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity99 / 210 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingDanceGymnasticsCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningScience ClubCodingChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Source: ankermoor.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ankermoor Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.