Best secondary schools in Tamworth (2026)
Tamworth has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Landau Forte Academy, QEMS, in the top 51% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Tamworth has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 50% in England |
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Tamworth |
47.5 | 49.6 | 39% | Good | |
2 Bottom 42% in England |
Lift Rawlett Tamworth |
44.4 | 45.1 | 44% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 19% in England |
Landau Forte Academy, Amington Tamworth |
39.8 | 40.0 | 31% | Good | |
4 Bottom 13% in England |
The Wilnecote School Tamworth |
38.5 | 38.7 | 24% | Good | |
5 Bottom 6% in England |
Lift Tamworth Tamworth |
35.5 | 36.1 | 23% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Tamworth?
On exam results over the last three years, Landau Forte Academy, QEMS is the top-ranked secondary school in Tamworth, in the top 51% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.