Longwood Primary School vs Thomas Barnes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
Thomas Barnes Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Longwood Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Thomas Barnes Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #960 of 1,690 | #1004 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9396 of 15,697 | #9899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 157 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.longwood.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Longwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 41.2).
- •Longwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Longwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Longwood Primary School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 106.
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 Longwood Primary School better than Thomas Barnes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longwood Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longwood Primary School and Thomas Barnes Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longwood Primary School: 157. Thomas Barnes Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longwood Primary School and Thomas Barnes Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Longwood Primary School is 960th of 1,690 and Thomas Barnes Primary School is 1004th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).