- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
5 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 46
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.7
Schools in B79
A postcode district in Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: B79 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2514 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All B79 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in B79
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.
Top Primary Schools in B79
14 in B79, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 79
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Top Secondary Schools in B79
4 in B79, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
281 first choices, 211 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results close to the England average.
90 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 926
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in B79
7 in B79, highest Ofsted grade first
Central Preschool
Tamworth, B79 8AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Coton Green Pre-School Nursery
Tamworth, B79 8LX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road
Tamworth, B79 7SE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in B79
1 in B79, by the school's Eduscope score
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Tamworth, B79 8AA · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 424
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Special Schools in B79
2 in B79. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mortimer House School
Staffordshire, B79 7HS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 19
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sutherland School
Tamworth, B79 7EE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in B79
2 in B79. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mortimer House School
Staffordshire, B79 7HS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 19
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sutherland School
Tamworth, B79 7EE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in B79, 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.
- Good14
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in B79 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 B79 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
B79 has 25 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 B79
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about B79
Nearby areas
How many schools are in B79?
B79 has 25 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in B79?
The highest-ranked schools in B79 on Eduscope are Mary Howard Church of England Primary School, The Howard Primary School, St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School. 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 many private schools are in B79?
There are 2 independent schools in B79, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in B79?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in B79 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.