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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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