Flax Hill Junior Academy
URN: 140523 • Tamworth B79 8QZ
Overview
- Name
- Flax Hill Junior Academy
- URN
- 140523
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Lane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01827215333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chestnut Avenue, Tamworth B79 8QZ
Summary
Flax Hill Junior Academy, located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 301 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 300. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can develop confidence, individuality, and essential learning habits. The ethos of the academy emphasizes inclusion, equality, and resilience, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and secure.
The curriculum at Flax Hill is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities, promoting not only academic achievement but also the development of good citizenship. The school actively teaches British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, through various subjects and assemblies. This approach aims to prepare students for life in a diverse society.
Flax Hill Junior Academy prides itself on strong partnerships with families and the local community, including connections with local churches. The school prioritises pupil welfare and well-being, with a focus on good attendance to support educational success. Positive behaviour is a hallmark of the school, contributing to a safe and happy learning environment.
The curriculum at Flax Hill is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities, promoting not only academic achievement but also the development of good citizenship. The school actively teaches British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, through various subjects and assemblies. This approach aims to prepare students for life in a diverse society.
Flax Hill Junior Academy prides itself on strong partnerships with families and the local community, including connections with local churches. The school prioritises pupil welfare and well-being, with a focus on good attendance to support educational success. Positive behaviour is a hallmark of the school, contributing to a safe and happy learning environment.
Useful links
- www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Birchwood Primary School (76.6)
- Thomas Barnes Primary School (70.8)
- Glascote Academy (70.5)
- St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School (65.9)
- Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 301
- Boys
- 131
- Girls
- 170
- FSM %
- 32.20
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 301 | 131 | 170 | 300 | 32.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 313 | 141 | 172 | 300 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 294 | 146 | 148 | 300 | 24.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 294 | 146 | 148 | 300 | 24.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 300 | 157 | 143 | 300 | 21.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 274 | 146 | 128 | 300 | 17.90 |
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