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What is Moorgate Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Moorgate Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Moorgate Primary Academy located?

Moorgate Primary Academy is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, West Midlands, B79 7EL.

What age range does Moorgate Primary Academy serve?

Moorgate Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Moorgate Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Moorgate Primary Academy

Moorgate Primary Academy is a primary academy in Tamworth, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Moorgate Primary Academy has 55% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 144 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.9%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected55%Attendance95.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.6

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Moorgate Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 144 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Moorgate Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 41/100

Average surroundings

Air quality40/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Moorgate Primary Academy

At Moorgate Primary Academy, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

61% met the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths.

Attendance at Moorgate Primary Academy

Moorgate Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Moorgate Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Moorgate Primary Academy is 15.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Moorgate Primary Academy

Moorgate Primary Academy has 144 pupils on roll.

29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Moorgate Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Moorgate Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Moorgate Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Moorgate Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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