Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Polesworth School

Dordon Road, Tamworth, B78 1QT
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The Polesworth School
Tamworth, B78 1QT
1,451 Pupils
1,541 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
714 Boys
737 Girls
About The Polesworth School

The Polesworth School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Tamworth, Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,541. Current headteacher: Maura Favell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Warwickshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District North Warwickshire
Parliamentary Constituency North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Ward Polesworth West
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-02-2011
UKPRN 10032964
URN 136459
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Alex Ladkin Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2024 22/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Broome Local Governor 24/01/2026 23/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Thomas Byrne Local Governor 17/02/2023 16/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Collinson Local Governor 26/10/2022 25/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sue Eaton Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lanre Ibrahim Local Governor 11/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alex(andra) Ladkin Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Kelly Lickley Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Katie McBeth Local Governor 24/01/2022 23/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lynn Munn Local Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Reynolds Local Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Annaleigh Rowlands Local Governor 16/03/2022 15/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Birchwood Primary School
0.08 km • Tamworth
Other
Dordon Primary School
0.77 km • Tamworth
Other
The Nethersole CofE Academy
1.47 km • Tamworth
Other
Three Peaks Primary Academy
2.2 km • Tamworth
Other
Stoneydelph Primary School
2.42 km • Tamworth
Other
Garden Village Primary Academy
2.7 km • Tamworth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Polesworth School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Tamworth, Warwickshire.
The Polesworth School has 1,451 pupils, with a capacity of 1,541.
The Polesworth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Polesworth School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Polesworth School is Mrs Maura Favell.
The Polesworth School is at Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QT, in the Warwickshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Polesworth School: Has a sixth form.
The Polesworth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Maura Favell
Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QT
01827702205
www.thepolesworthschool.com
Location
B78 1QT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136459
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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