Located in Tamworth, Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robert Fell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 124418 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1079 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmion Junior School Salters Lane , B79 8BH | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior School Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Community Primary School Hospital Street , B79 7EE | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary Academy Moorgate , B79 7EL | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School Ashby Road , B79 8AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Rawlett Comberford Road , B79 9AA | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlett Community Sports College Comberford Road , B79 9AA | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse High School Highfield Avenue , Amington B77 3JB | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 137 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth and Lichfield College Croft Street , Upper Gungate B79 8AE | - not rated | 226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD | - not rated | 852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School House 2 Woodhouse Lane , Amington B77 3AE | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.