Flax Hill Junior Academy vs Moorgate Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
Moorgate Primary Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
| Measure | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | Moorgate Primary Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,690 | #777 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7598 of 15,697 | #7730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 294 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.moorgateacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.8 vs 51.1).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 59%).
- •Moorgate Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Moorgate Primary Academy is the larger school with 310 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flax Hill Junior Academy better than Moorgate Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Flax Hill Junior Academy and Moorgate Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. Moorgate Primary Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flax Hill Junior Academy and Moorgate Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 and Moorgate Primary Academy is 777th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).