Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

What Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form does

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is a publicly funded post-16 educational institution located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, founded in 2011 and operated by the Landau Forte Charitable Trust (a company limited by guarantee registered in England). It serves Year 11 school leavers from the Tamworth and wider Staffordshire catchment, delivering A-Levels, BTEC vocational qualifications, and T-Levels, supplemented by GCSE English and Mathematics resits, the Volare Programme for Oxbridge/Medicine candidates, a Football Academy combining sport and academics, and a High Performance Programme for academic stretch. The academy reported its largest Year 12 intake in September 2025 alongside record 2025 A-Level outcomes.

The institution operates without tuition fees and derives the entirety of its core revenue from Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) grants for 16-18 provision, channelled through the Trust; ancillary revenue is generated through community facility hire. Governance is provided by a local Governing Body chaired by Simon Rowley, with Katie Adams as Principal and Matt Cavanagh as Director. Recruitment is direct-to-consumer via the academy website, prospectus, open events, virtual tours, social channels, and termly newsletters targeting local families.

In 2025 the academy earned an Ofsted Good rating with Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes and became one of the first institutions in two years to receive the Platinum Safeguarding Award from Anchored Schools; it also joined the Operations Encompass police-education safeguarding partnership. Outcomes include placements at Russell Group universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, Nottingham) and apprenticeship pathways with Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, and BT.

Name

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

Legal name

Landau Forte Charitable Trust

Website

https://lfatsf.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is a publicly funded post-16 academy in Tamworth, Staffordshire, operated by the Landau Forte Charitable Trust, delivering A-Levels, BTECs, and T-Levels to local Year 11 leavers with government (ESFA) funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-16 Education (Sixth Form Academy)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gifted & Talented (G&T) / Advanced Learner Tutoring (EDANAKAC), College-Level Core Subject Tutoring (Gen Ed: Math, Writing, Sciences, Humanities) (EDANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Sixth form education
• Post-16 education
• A-Level programmes
• BTEC vocational courses
• T-Levels technical qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Education Funding: As a charitable trust academy, the institution receives government funding for education services. Revenue is derived from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for educating students aged 16-18, along with additional funding streams for specific programs and initiatives.

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form delivers post-16 education for students aged 16-18 in the Tamworth area, offering A-Level, BTEC Level 3 vocational, and T-Level qualifications alongside GCSE English and Mathematics resit courses. The academy supplements its academic curriculum with specialist programmes including the Volare gifted-student programme, the High Performance Programme, and the Next Generation Football Academy, supported by careers guidance, work experience, pastoral care, and enrichment activities.

Product overview

Tamworth Sixth Form offers a unified sixth form educational programme providing A-Level, BTEC Vocational, and T-Level qualifications across a broad range of subjects. The academy operates as a single educational institution with add-on programmes including the Next Generation Football Academy, Volare Programme for gifted students, and High Performance Programme. Additional services include GCSE resits in English and Mathematics, community facility hire, and virtual tour accessibility for prospective students.

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Brands

• Volare Programme: Academic excellence programme supporting academically gifted students with Russell Group university applications, Oxbridge candidates, and competitive degree apprenticeships.
• Football Academy
• High Performance

Products and services

• A-Level Courses Traditional A-Level qualifications across multiple subject areas including Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences, designed to prepare Year 11 leavers for university education.
• BTEC Vocational Courses Vocational Level 3 qualifications including BTEC in Business, Media, Applied Science, PE, Health and Social Care, and Travel and Tourism, offering practical skills for employment or higher education.
• T-Levels Technical qualifications combining classroom learning with industry placements, providing a pathway to skilled employment or higher education.
• GCSE Resit Courses Re-take GCSE courses in English and Mathematics for students who need to improve their grades alongside their Level 3 qualifications.
• Next Generation Football Academy Football and education programme combining football training and playing opportunities with academic studies, preparing students for careers in football, sports science, coaching, analysis, or sports writing.
• Volare Programme Academic excellence programme supporting academically gifted students with seminars, university preparation, Oxbridge and Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary application support, and Russell Group university guidance.
• High Performance Programme Extended curriculum activities providing breadth and depth of subject knowledge for A-Level students seeking additional academic challenge and cultural development.
• Community Use Facilities Hire of academy facilities including meeting rooms, theatre, sports facilities, and event spaces to local businesses, community organisations, and residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20% of A Level students received A*-A grades in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Operations EncompasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Operations Encompass is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership. Police share information about domestic abuse incidents involving children with the school prior to the start of the next school day, enabling appropriate support for affected students.
• Spudman (Spuds for Schools Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025Spudman provided seed potatoes and compost to the academy as part of the Spuds for Schools Programme. Students participate in growing initiatives as part of this educational programme. This partnership supports experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Anchored SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Anchored Schools is a safeguarding evaluation organization that assesses safeguarding practices in academies nationwide. Landau Forte QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form were honoured with the Platinum Safeguarding Award, the first such recognition in two years out of over 300 academy evaluations.
• Landau Forte Charitable TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy is part of the Landau Forte Charitable Trust family of academies. The Trust owns and operates the academy, providing governance, policies, and oversight. Trust headquarters located at Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF.
• Local Employers (Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, BT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy has established relationships with major employers for apprenticeships. Students have progressed to apprenticeships at Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, and BT, demonstrating strong industry connections for career pathways.
• Universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, Nottingham)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy has established university progression pathways with students attending Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, and Nottingham to study Medicine, Veterinary Science, Politics, Business, and other degree programmes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Sixth Form College, Solihull: Dedicated sixth form college in the West Midlands offering A-Levels and BTECs to 16-18 year olds, comparable in size and specialisation. Operates as a standalone specialist post-16 institution much like Tamworth Sixth Form, serving a similar West Midlands demographic.
• Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College: Birmingham-based sixth form college offering A-Levels and vocational Level 3 qualifications to a diverse urban cohort. Closely comparable as a dedicated 16-19 post-16 provider with a similar curriculum breadth and progression focus.
• Cadbury Sixth Form College: Small specialist sixth form college in Birmingham providing A-Levels and BTECs to 16-18 year olds. Comparable as a focused post-16 institution with similar curriculum offering and student demographic.
• Longley Park Sixth Form Academy: Sheffield-based dedicated sixth form academy offering A-Levels and BTECs to 16-18 year olds. Comparable as a single-purpose post-16 institution within a state-funded academy structure, mirroring Tamworth Sixth Form's operating model.
• Hereford Sixth Form College: Specialist sixth form college in Herefordshire offering A-Levels, BTECs, and vocational pathways for 16-18 year olds. Comparable as a single-purpose post-16 institution with similar curriculum mix (A-Levels plus vocational) and similar geographic catchments.
• Landau Forte Academy QEMS: Sister academy within the Landau Forte Charitable Trust offering secondary education with sixth form provision in Tamworth. Directly comparable as a Trust-level peer sharing governance, policies, and local catchment; notably co-awarded the Platinum Safeguarding Award alongside Tamworth Sixth Form.

Regional players

• Reaseheath College: Land-based further education college in Cheshire offering vocational, technical, and A-Level pathways for 16-18 year olds. Comparable as a regional post-16 provider with strong employer partnerships and apprenticeship progression routes, including agriculture and land-based industries.
• King Edward VI School, Lichfield: Selective state grammar school in nearby Lichfield (Staffordshire) with a well-established sixth form offering A-Levels and Oxbridge preparation. Highly comparable as a regional post-16 competitor serving a similar Midlands catchment with strong academic outcomes and university progression.
• Burton and South Derbyshire College: Further education college near Burton-upon-Trent offering A-Levels, BTECs, T-Levels, and apprenticeships to 16-18 year olds in the East Midlands. Comparable as a regional post-16 competitor with a similar vocational/academic curriculum mix serving a geographically adjacent catchment.
• North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College: Further education college serving North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire with A-Level, vocational, and apprenticeship pathways for 16-18 year olds. Comparable as a neighbouring East Midlands post-16 provider competing for similar student cohorts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TamworthSF
• Facebookfacebook.com/TamworthSixthForm
• Instagraminstagram.com/TamworthSF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamworthsixthform

Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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