The Polesworth School, based in Tamworth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Polesworth 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: | Dordon Road, Tamworth, B78 1QT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Philip Hamilton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 125736 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1188 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Primary School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 87 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 87 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Polesworth First School Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dordon Community Primary School Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dordon Primary School Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polesworth County Middle School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 87 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethersole's CofE Middle School High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polesworth School Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polesworth School Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrowdale School Spon Lane , Grendon CV9 2PD | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.