Thomas Barnes Primary School

About Thomas Barnes Primary School

Thomas Barnes Primary School is a foundation school in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 104 pupils on roll. It is part of Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

104 / 105 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2025

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

School Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AD

Phone

01827213840

Headteacher

Chris Reilly

Website

http://www.thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Barnes Primary School?

Thomas Barnes Primary School is a foundation school in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Thomas Barnes Primary School have?

Thomas Barnes Primary School has 104 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thomas Barnes Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Thomas Barnes Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thomas Barnes Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Barnes Primary School is part of Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust.

Where is Thomas Barnes Primary School?

Thomas Barnes Primary School is located at School Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AD.