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The Polesworth School

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The Polesworth School

Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QT

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Pupils
1,451
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.7%
Attainment 8
42.6
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
35.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.1%
EBacc APS
3.82
EBacc 9-5
15.2%
EBacc 9-4
21.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.12
A*-A Grades
16.7%
A*-B Grades
37.1%
AAB+ %
10.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 106 students entered

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About The Polesworth School

The Polesworth School is a secondary school in Tamworth, Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. The school has around 1,451 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dordon Road, Tamworth, B78 1QT | More schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Polesworth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Polesworth School

What is The Polesworth School's Ofsted rating?
The Polesworth School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Polesworth School's latest exam results?
The Polesworth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Polesworth School located?
The Polesworth School is a secondary school in Tamworth, Warwickshire (B78 1QT).
How many pupils attend The Polesworth School?
The Polesworth School has around 1,451 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Polesworth School with other schools?
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