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Thomas Barnes Primary School

School Lane, Tamworth, B78 3AD
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Thomas Barnes Primary School
Tamworth, B78 3AD
104 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.70% FSM %
55 Boys
49 Girls
About Thomas Barnes Primary School

Thomas Barnes Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 104 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Chris Reilly.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Lichfield
Parliamentary Constituency Tamworth
Ward Whittington & Streethay
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
UKPRN 10073083
URN 124087
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Nolan Chair of Governors 25/05/2023 25/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Bird Governor 21/01/2022 21/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katherine Britnell Governor 17/10/2024 17/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Buckley Governor 14/10/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Burnham Governor 14/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsti Clifford Governor 24/09/2025 24/09/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Daniel Fox Governor 10/01/2024 10/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Samantha Plant Governor 17/04/2023 17/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Chris Reilly Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alice Standley Governor 24/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Tibbitts Governor 14/09/2016 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Charlotte Warrington Governor 14/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Coton Green Primary School
1.75 km • Tamworth
Other
Dunstall Park Primary School
1.9 km • Tamworth
Other
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
2.12 km • Tamworth
Other
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
2.13 km • Tamworth
Other
Lift Rawlett
2.4 km • Tamworth
Other
Moorgate Primary Academy
2.74 km • Tamworth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Barnes Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Thomas Barnes Primary School has 104 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Thomas Barnes Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thomas Barnes Primary School is Mr Chris Reilly.
Thomas Barnes Primary School is at School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AD, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Thomas Barnes Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thomas Barnes Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Reilly
School Lane, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3AD
01827213840
www.thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk
Location
B78 3AD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124087
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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