The Polesworth School
URN: 125736 • Tamworth B78 1QT
Overview
- Name
- The Polesworth School
- URN
- 125736
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Hamilton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Dordon Road, Tamworth B78 1QT
Summary
The Polesworth School is a mixed community secondary school located in Tamworth, Warwickshire, with a capacity of 1,188 students. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. Under the leadership of Headteacher Maura Favell, the school prioritises trust, respect, and quality teaching, ensuring that each student is prepared for future success.
The curriculum at The Polesworth School is designed to adapt to the changing educational landscape, offering a range of subjects and innovative learning practices. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, mental well-being, and personal development, equipping students with the skills needed to contribute positively to their communities.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Polesworth School provides various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to encourage student engagement and personal growth. The school actively involves parents in the educational journey, promoting strong partnerships to support students' development from Year 6 to Year 7 and beyond.
The curriculum at The Polesworth School is designed to adapt to the changing educational landscape, offering a range of subjects and innovative learning practices. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, mental well-being, and personal development, equipping students with the skills needed to contribute positively to their communities.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Polesworth School provides various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to encourage student engagement and personal growth. The school actively involves parents in the educational journey, promoting strong partnerships to support students' development from Year 6 to Year 7 and beyond.
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Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1188
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1188 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1188 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1188 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1188 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1188 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1188 |
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