Is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 15th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Landau Forte Academy, QEMS's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Landau Forte Academy, QEMS averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (England: 46.2). 37.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Landau Forte Academy, QEMS?

Applications for Year 7 places at Landau Forte Academy, QEMS starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Landau Forte Academy, QEMS

Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AH

Local ranking15th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

840

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 13 September 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 59.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 167

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 934
Boys: 513 (50%)
Girls: 516 (50%)
Capacity: 840 (123% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 26.0%
EAL: 9.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 53.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,871/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.7%
White Other: 5.6%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.6%

82.7%

White British

5.6%

White Other

4.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01827301820

post@lfatq.org.uk

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Ashby Road

Tamworth, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 137146
UKPRN: 10034962
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST

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