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Schools in B78

A postcode district in Warwickshire

  • Postcode district
  • 21 schools and nurseries

In short: B78 is a postcode district in Warwickshire with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries219 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in B78

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All B78 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in B78

9 in B78, best first

Birchwood Primary School

Tamworth, B78 1QU · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results above the England average.

83 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
451
Pupils per teacher
21.7
View school Birchwood Primary School

Thomas Barnes Primary School

Tamworth, B78 3AD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results close to the England average.

16 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
106
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Thomas Barnes Primary School

Manor Primary Academy

Tamworth, B78 3TX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

13 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
90
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Manor Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in B78

2 in B78, best first

The Polesworth School

Tamworth, B78 1QT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

238 first choices, 243 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
1,459
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school The Polesworth School

Nurseries in B78

10 in B78, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in B78

1 in B78, by the school's Eduscope score

The Polesworth School

Tamworth, B78 1QT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

238 first choices, 243 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
1,459
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school The Polesworth School
The map

Every school in B78, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Thomas Barnes Primary School, Good or betterLongwood Primary School, GoodKingsbury Primary School, Urgent improvement in 5 areasThe Polesworth School, GoodDordon Primary School, GoodBirchwood Primary School, Outstanding in every areaThe Nethersole CofE Academy, Expected standard in every areaKingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy, GoodManor Primary Academy, Good in every areaDunstall Park Primary SchoolMillfield Primary School, GoodLittle Scallywags Day Nursery, GoodKingsbury 1st Pre-School Ltd, GoodFazeley Pre-School, GoodFootsteps Nursery Fazeley, GoodJack and Jill Pre-School Nursery Ltd, GoodLittle Acorns Nursery, OutstandingAnker Bridge Nursery, GoodBirchwood Pre-School & After School ClubThe Old School House Day Nursery, Requires improvementACE Nursery
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in B78 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every B78 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

B78 has 21 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in B78

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Questions

Questions parents ask about B78

How many schools are in B78?

B78 has 21 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in B78?

The highest-ranked schools in B78 on Eduscope are Birchwood Primary School, Thomas Barnes Primary School, Manor Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in B78?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in B78 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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