Compare Birchwood Primary School and Glascote Academy and Mary Howard Church of England Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Birchwood Primary School (Primary) in Tamworth; Glascote Academy (Primary) in Tamworth; Mary Howard Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Tamworth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birchwood Primary School, Glascote Academy and Mary Howard Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Tamworth, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Birchwood Primary School), published Oct 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Glascote Academy (Nov 2017). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST, FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Birchwood Primary School B78 1QU	Glascote Academy B77 2EA	Mary Howard Church of England Primary School B79 9JJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QU	Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2EA	Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9JJ
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Oct 2014	1 10 Nov 2017	1 7 May 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	249	63
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST	FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.birchwoodprimaryschool.com	glascote.org	maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01827892913	01827213210	01827383245
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Birchwood Primary School

B78 1QU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1QU
Ofsted: 1 2 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.birchwoodprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01827892913

Glascote Academy

B77 2EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 2EA
Ofsted: 1 10 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: glascote.org
Telephone: 01827213210

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School

B79 9JJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 9JJ
Ofsted: 1 7 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01827383245

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.