Dosthill Primary School
URN: 145414 • Tamworth B77 1LQ
Overview
- Name
- Dosthill Primary School
- URN
- 145414
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Shakeshaft (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01827214930
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Tamworth B77 1LQ
Summary
Dosthill Primary Academy, located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary school that serves 492 pupils, with a capacity of 630. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at Dosthill is broad and rich, focusing on personal growth alongside academic achievement. The school encourages pupils to explore, dream, and discover, fostering confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Recent activities highlight this commitment, with students engaging in diverse projects ranging from geography to artistic mapping.
Dosthill Primary Academy values strong partnerships with parents and the community, believing that open communication is essential for student success. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole child and maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal development, ensuring that every child is prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Dosthill is broad and rich, focusing on personal growth alongside academic achievement. The school encourages pupils to explore, dream, and discover, fostering confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Recent activities highlight this commitment, with students engaging in diverse projects ranging from geography to artistic mapping.
Dosthill Primary Academy values strong partnerships with parents and the community, believing that open communication is essential for student success. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole child and maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal development, ensuring that every child is prepared for future challenges.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- Lunch Menu and Catering (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Find Out More (other)
- Our Pride Our Joy (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 492
- Boys
- 247
- Girls
- 245
- FSM %
- 13.40
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 492 | 247 | 245 | 630 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 502 | 260 | 242 | 630 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 553 | 280 | 273 | 658 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 553 | 280 | 273 | 658 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 565 | 281 | 284 | 658 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 560 | 285 | 275 | 658 | 5.20 |
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