Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

Named SENDCO (Kieron Chatfield) leads the SEND department, with an Assistant SENDCO (Kerry Rafferty) also listed.

“SENDCO Kieron Chatfield”

School states every tutor is a tutor of every child including those with SEN and disabilities, and describes itself as fully inclusive

“including those with SEN and disabilities. We are fully inclusive in our provision:”

School received a Platinum Safeguarding Award from an external evaluator of safeguarding practices in academies

“Landau Forte QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form have been honoured with the Platinum Safeguarding Award by Anchored Schools, an organisation that evaluates safeguarding practices in academies nationwide.”

The school was awarded the Platinum Safeguarding Award by Anchored Schools for its safeguarding practices.

“Landau Forte QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form have been honoured with the Platinum Safeguarding Award by Anchored Schools, an organisation that evaluates safeguarding practices in academies nationwide.”

Fortnightly seminars cover critical analysis, exam prep, revision skills, super curricular activities and UCAS preparation

“Seminars take place every fortnight for 1 hour and cover a range of topics including critical analysis skills, exam preparation and reflection, revision skills, Super Curricular Activities and UCAS preparation.”

Students are offered a variety of courses and enrichment opportunities to help them reach their next steps after Year 11.

“You will be offered a variety of courses and enrichment opportunities which enable all of the Year 11 students of Tamworth to reach your next steps.”

Results reflect student tenacity and resilience in line with high aspirations and expectations

“in line with our high aspirations and expectations”

The Volare Scheme is described as part of the academy's programme towards academic excellence

“The Volare Scheme is a successful part of our programme towards academic excellence at Tamworth Sixth Form.”

Volare Scheme supports academically gifted sixth-form students towards Russell Group universities, Oxbridge, or Degree Apprenticeships, with bespoke support for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary applicants

“This programme strives to support academically gifted students by helping them achieve their academic and personal goals while at Sixth Form. We encourage and guide students forward in their post 18+ journey, whether that is accepting places at top Russell Group Universities or applying for competitive Degree Apprenticeships. We also offer bespoke support for students who wish to explore careers in Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary, as well as Oxbridge candidates.”

Dedicated Football Academy pathway welcoming a new cohort of students each September.

“The NEXT GENERATION FOOTBALL ACADEMY is poised to welcome our new cohort of students in September.”

Volare Programme entry requires an average APS score of over 7 at GCSE and a proven track record of academic excellence

“Places are offered to students who achieve an average APS score of over 7 at GCSE and a proven track record of academic excellence, but individual context is taken into place when offering space to students.”

Applications for September 2026 entry are now closed, with late applications still being considered for remaining places

“Applications for September 2026 are now closed!”

Volare alumni have progressed to Philosophy at Oxford, Engineering at Cambridge, and Medical/Bio-Med/Veterinary courses

“We are proud of our proven track record in helping a wide range of students achieve excellent results at A-level and many Alumni have gone on to attend some of the best courses and Apprenticeships in the country, including Philosophy at Oxford, Engineering at Cambridge, and a range of Medical, Bio-Med and Veterinary students.”

Student destinations include Cambridge University, University of Birmingham, Durham University and apprenticeships nationwide

“which include destinations such as Cambridge University, University of Birmingham, Durham University and Apprenticeships nationwide”

Nearly 50% of A level grades graded A*-B this year

“Nearly 50% of our A level grades were graded A\*- B this year.”

Over 20% of A Level grades were A*-A, with average BTEC grade at Distinction (equivalent to an A)

“With over 20% of students at A Level receiving a A\* – A Grade and an average BTEC grade within the Sixth Form at a Distinction (equivalent to an A grade)”