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Schools in Fazeley

A town in Staffordshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 522 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1168%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Fazeley

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 Fazeley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Fazeley

2 mainstream schools in Fazeley, best first

Longwood Primary School

Tamworth, B78 3NH · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

19 first choices, 20 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
15.1
View school Longwood Primary School

Millfield Primary School

Tamworth, B78 3RQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

38 first choices, 44 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
365
Pupils per teacher
22.8
View school Millfield Primary School

Nurseries in Fazeley

3 in Fazeley, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Fazeley, 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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Longwood Primary School, GoodMillfield Primary School, GoodLittle Scallywags Day Nursery, GoodFazeley Pre-School, GoodFootsteps Nursery Fazeley, Good
  • Good5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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

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What's on offer for each age

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

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Fazeley vs England

How good are Fazeley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Fazeley

FazeleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    68%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Fazeley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
68% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Fazeley has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Fazeley's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Fazeley22%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Fazeley

How many schools are in Fazeley?

Fazeley has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Fazeley?

The highest-ranked schools in Fazeley on Eduscope are Longwood Primary School, Millfield 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.

What percentage of schools in Fazeley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Fazeley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Fazeley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Fazeley, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Fazeley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Fazeley is 19.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Fazeley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Fazeley is 12.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Fazeley?

There are 522 pupils enrolled across schools in Fazeley, with 522 in primary. 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Fazeley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Fazeley 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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