The Polesworth School

About The Polesworth School

The Polesworth School is an academy converter in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,451 pupils on roll. It is part of COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,451 / 1,541 (94%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 February 2023

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

Dordon Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire, B78 1QT

Phone

01827702205

Headteacher

Maura Favell

Website

http://www.thepolesworthschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Polesworth School?

The Polesworth School is an academy converter in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Polesworth School have?

The Polesworth School has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Polesworth School's Ofsted rating?

The Polesworth School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023).

How does The Polesworth School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Polesworth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is The Polesworth School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is The Polesworth School?

The Polesworth School is located at Dordon Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire, B78 1QT.