Wilnecote Junior Academy
URN: 147570 • Tamworth B77 5LA
Overview
- Name
- Wilnecote Junior Academy
- URN
- 147570
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Williams (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01827213875
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Smithy Lane, Tamworth B77 5LA
Summary
Wilnecote Junior Academy, located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary school with an enrolment of 306 pupils, operating under the Fierté Multi-Academy Trust. The academy prides itself on fostering a caring and family-friendly environment where high expectations for student success are upheld. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to "Achieving Together" and promoting values such as Perseverance, Respect, Inquisitiveness, Determination, and Enthusiasm.
The curriculum at Wilnecote Junior Academy is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a strong emphasis on emotional well-being and resilience. The school adopts a Growth Mindset approach, aiming to equip pupils with essential life skills. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their children's education, celebrating achievements and fostering a supportive community.
With a capacity of 358, the academy serves a diverse student body, with 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is dedicated to maximizing learning opportunities and nurturing a positive school culture, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Wilnecote Junior Academy is designed to support the holistic development of students, with a strong emphasis on emotional well-being and resilience. The school adopts a Growth Mindset approach, aiming to equip pupils with essential life skills. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their children's education, celebrating achievements and fostering a supportive community.
With a capacity of 358, the academy serves a diverse student body, with 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is dedicated to maximizing learning opportunities and nurturing a positive school culture, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and socially.
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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
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 358
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- 2020-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 152 | 154 | 358 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 312 | 162 | 150 | 358 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 333 | 163 | 170 | 358 | 24.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 333 | 163 | 170 | 358 | 24.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 314 | 162 | 152 | 358 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 358 |
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