Moorgate Primary Academy
URN: 140995 • Tamworth B79 7EL
Overview
- Name
- Moorgate Primary Academy
- URN
- 140995
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01827215240
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorgate, Tamworth B79 7EL
Summary
Moorgate Primary Academy is a mixed, sponsor-led academy located in the heart of The Leys community in Tamworth, Staffordshire. With a current enrolment of 302 pupils and a capacity of 315, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The academy is part of the Staffordshire University Academies Trust, which supports its educational initiatives and contributes to a well-rounded learning experience.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision: "Achieve, Challenge, Enjoy!" Moorgate offers an enriched curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning, with numerous extended opportunities for students to engage in various activities. Recent events include a Christmas concert, participation in the Young Voices concert, and community fundraising efforts, demonstrating the school's commitment to both educational excellence and community involvement.
Moorgate Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, with initiatives such as Hello Yellow Day to promote awareness among students. The school also provides practical learning experiences, such as visits to local businesses, enhancing students' understanding of the world around them.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision: "Achieve, Challenge, Enjoy!" Moorgate offers an enriched curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning, with numerous extended opportunities for students to engage in various activities. Recent events include a Christmas concert, participation in the Young Voices concert, and community fundraising efforts, demonstrating the school's commitment to both educational excellence and community involvement.
Moorgate Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, with initiatives such as Hello Yellow Day to promote awareness among students. The school also provides practical learning experiences, such as visits to local businesses, enhancing students' understanding of the world around them.
Useful links
- Letters Sent Home (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Read More (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Ofsted (other)
- Home (other)
- About Moorgate (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 302
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 144
- FSM %
- 29.40
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 302 | 158 | 144 | 315 | 29.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 312 | 164 | 148 | 315 | 29.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 296 | 155 | 141 | 315 | 33.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 296 | 155 | 141 | 315 | 33.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 280 | 149 | 131 | 315 | 31.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 141 | 135 | 315 | 25.00 |
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