Anker Valley Primary Academy
URN: 148540 • Tamworth B79 0FD
Overview
- Name
- Anker Valley Primary Academy
- URN
- 148540
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Horlor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01827949310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brooklime Way, Tamworth B79 0FD
Summary
Anker Valley Primary Academy is a mixed, one-form entry free school located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and is part of the Fierté Multi-Academy Trust. Opened in September 2021, the academy aims to inspire excellence in its 115 pupils, who are supported by a dedicated staff team in a nurturing environment. The school promotes a curriculum that encourages curiosity and personal growth, ensuring that each child can explore their unique talents through a variety of engaging learning experiences.
The academy's ethos is built on core values such as compassion, determination, and respect, fostering a community where every child is encouraged to thrive. Anker Valley emphasizes collaboration with parents and the wider community, aiming to provide the best opportunities for all students. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that no child is left behind and that all stakeholders work together for the benefit of the pupils.
For parents considering admissions, Anker Valley Primary Academy has a reception intake of 30 pupils for September 2026, with applications processed through the Staffordshire local authority. Open days for prospective parents are scheduled, allowing families to visit and learn more about the school's offerings.
The academy's ethos is built on core values such as compassion, determination, and respect, fostering a community where every child is encouraged to thrive. Anker Valley emphasizes collaboration with parents and the wider community, aiming to provide the best opportunities for all students. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that no child is left behind and that all stakeholders work together for the benefit of the pupils.
For parents considering admissions, Anker Valley Primary Academy has a reception intake of 30 pupils for September 2026, with applications processed through the Staffordshire local authority. Open days for prospective parents are scheduled, allowing families to visit and learn more about the school's offerings.
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- Calendar (calendar)
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 54 | 61 | 210 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 210 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 210 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 210 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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