Is Moorgate Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 123rd of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Moorgate Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Moorgate Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Moorgate Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Moorgate Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Moorgate Primary Academy

Moorgate, Tamworth, B79 7EL

Local ranking123rd of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 302
Boys: 171 (55%)
Girls: 139 (45%)
Capacity: 315 (98% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 31.5%
EAL: 23.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,531/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.8%
White Other: 15.1%
Asian Chinese: 3.1%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Black African: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%

66.8%

White British

15.1%

White Other

3.1%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01827215240

headteacher@moorgateacademy.co.uk

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Moorgate

Tamworth, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140995
UKPRN: 10046278
Establishment No.: 2012
Trust: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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