Classpot

William MacGregor Primary School

Tamworth, B77 2AFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#12,634
of 13,686 nationally

About William MacGregor Primary School

William MacGregor Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in Tamworth and overseen by Staffordshire local authority. In the most recent local rankings of primary schools, it placed 19th out of 21 schools in Tamworth, putting it in the bottom half of the town. Across the wider Staffordshire area, it ranks 196th out of 308 same-type schools. The top-performing peers in the local authority — St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy and Needwood CofE Primary School — all achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, which highlights the competitive landscape William MacGregor sits within. Headteacher Natalie Jones leads a school of 205 pupils, just under its capacity of 210, with 19.5% of children eligible for free school meals. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlascote Road, Tamworth, Tamworth, B77 2AF
HeadteacherNatalie Jones
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)

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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisGymnasticsDanceAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingBook ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About William MacGregor Primary School

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