Flax Hill Junior Academy

About Flax Hill Junior Academy

Flax Hill Junior Academy is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 301 pupils on roll. It is part of MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

301 / 300 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chestnut Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8QZ

Phone

01827215333

Headteacher

Richard Lane

Website

www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Flax Hill Junior Academy?

Flax Hill Junior Academy is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Flax Hill Junior Academy have?

Flax Hill Junior Academy has 301 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Flax Hill Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Flax Hill Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Flax Hill Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Flax Hill Junior Academy is part of MERCIA PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Flax Hill Junior Academy?

Flax Hill Junior Academy is located at Chestnut Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8QZ.