Anker Valley Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Anker Valley Primary Academy
Address: Brooklime Way
Town/City: Tamworth
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: B79 0FD
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01827 949310
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Fiert? Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Violet Way Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Wilkinson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 146 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148540
DfE Number: 860/2042
UKPRN: 10088734
UPRN: 394043177
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Tamworth (E07000199)
Constituency: Tamworth (E14001538)
Electoral Ward: Spital (E05007072)

Easting & Northing: 421609E, 305567N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 52.98" N 1° 40' 54.87" W
Plus Code: 9C4WJ8X9+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Andrea Free - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Cheryl Jakovlevs - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Jaspreet Kaur - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mr Simon Key - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Headteacher Matthew Wilkinson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 December 2025.