Thomas Barnes Primary School
URN: 124087 • Tamworth B78 3AD
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Barnes Primary School
- URN
- 124087
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- E Tibbitts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01827213840
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Tamworth B78 3AD
Summary
Thomas Barnes Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 104 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to learn, enjoy, and achieve. The ethos is centred around developing independent and positive attitudes in students, guided by the school's core values known as The 5 Cs: Cheerful, Co-operative, Curious, Caring, and Confident.
The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and personally. With a focus on outstanding personal development and behaviour, Thomas Barnes aims to prepare its pupils for future challenges by inspiring them to engage fully in their education.
As part of the Tame Valley Learning Trust, Thomas Barnes Primary School actively promotes community involvement and values the importance of collaboration between staff, parents, and the wider community. The school regularly communicates with families through newsletters and events, including an open day for prospective reception students.
The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and personally. With a focus on outstanding personal development and behaviour, Thomas Barnes aims to prepare its pupils for future challenges by inspiring them to engage fully in their education.
As part of the Tame Valley Learning Trust, Thomas Barnes Primary School actively promotes community involvement and values the importance of collaboration between staff, parents, and the wider community. The school regularly communicates with families through newsletters and events, including an open day for prospective reception students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Newsletter July 2025 (download)
- Newsletter April 2025 (download)
- Newsletter February 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Birchwood Primary School (76.6)
- Glascote Academy (70.5)
- St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School (65.9)
- Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School (65.2)
- Millfield Primary School (64.9)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 104
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 104 | 55 | 49 | 105 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 53 | 50 | 105 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 107 | 60 | 47 | 106 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 107 | 60 | 47 | 105 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 58 | 47 | 105 | 3.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 101 | 52 | 49 | 105 | 7.90 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.