Tame Valley Academy
About Tame Valley Academy
Tame Valley Academy sits almost exactly on the Birmingham primary average for the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of Key Stage 2. The school’s 63% achieving that benchmark matches the local authority average of 63%, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. In a local authority with 292 primary schools, this puts the school at the 125th rank, or around the 51st percentile — a solidly average performance for Birmingham. However, the school’s context is far from average: 71.2% of its 236 pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and one that makes its in-line results arguably more impressive. The school is at full capacity, with 236 pupils on roll and 236 places available, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 70 applications for 30 places, with 29 of those coming as first preferences.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (27 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: tva.greenheartlearning.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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