Landau Forte Academy, Amington
97%
Capacity
931
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Landau Forte Academy, Amington
Landau Forte Academy, Amington, a mixed state secondary for 11-16 year olds in Tamworth, sits in a challenging position compared to its Staffordshire peers. Its Progress 8 score of -0.58 is significantly below the local authority average of -0.18, placing it in the 'well below average' banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at the school achieve nearly half a grade less per subject across their eight best GCSEs than students with similar starting points elsewhere. The school ranks 46th out of 75 similar schools in the county, and bottom of the four secondaries in Tamworth itself. While the school has made clear strides from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, these headline metrics suggest that academic outcomes remain a key area of focus for headteacher Andrew Deen and his team.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated 'Good' across the board, including for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a notable improvement from the 2019 inspection, when it was judged to require improvement in both overall effectiveness and leadership. However, the exam results from the 2023/24 academic year paint a more mixed picture. The Attainment 8 score sits at 37.4, and only 44% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with that figure dropping to 26.3% for a grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 3.33, and while over half of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, just 18.3% achieved a grade 4 or above in it. Progress in maths (-0.73) and English (-0.42) both lag behind the national average, with maths a particular concern.
The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 246 applications for 158 places, with 141 first-preference offers made. It offers a wide range of facilities including science labs, art studios, a sports hall, tennis courts, and a gymnasium, plus clubs spanning art, drama, choir, and Young Enterprise. The school provides for a broad spectrum of SEND needs, including support for dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 36.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage. It does not have a sixth form, so families will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. This school may suit families who value the improved behaviour and personal development noted by Ofsted, but who are realistic about the academic challenges reflected in the data.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodland Road, Tamworth, Tamworth, B77 4FF |
| Headteacher | Andrew Deen |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 931 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.9% |
| School Capacity | 931 / 960 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.58)
2707th of 3,141
Nationally
322nd of 371
In West Midlands
4th of 4
In Tamworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2326%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 146 pupils).
- FE college54%
- School sixth form (stay)26%
- Not sustained9%
- Employment8%
- Apprenticeship2%
91% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed158
246
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
141 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British84.3%
- White (other)5.8%
- Mixed3.8%
- Asian1.0%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Woodland Road, Tamworth
Tamworth, B77 4FF
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