The Wilnecote School

About The Wilnecote School

The Wilnecote School is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 913 pupils on roll. It is part of COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (2025/26). 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

913 / 960 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Tinkers Green Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LF

Phone

01827831300

Headteacher

David Foskett

Website

www.thewilnecoteschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Wilnecote School?

The Wilnecote School is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Wilnecote School have?

The Wilnecote School has 913 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Wilnecote School's Ofsted rating?

The Wilnecote School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does The Wilnecote School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Wilnecote School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Wilnecote School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Wilnecote School is part of COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Wilnecote School?

The Wilnecote School is located at Tinkers Green Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LF.