William MacGregor Primary School
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
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Latest monitoring visit (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities 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.
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