Ercall Wood Academy
Telford, TF1 2DT · Telford and Wrekin · secondary school
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6th of 12 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.9/10 against 893 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.4 · 38 | 46% | 1.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 38% | 1.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 15% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ercall Wood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths, while the national median for Attainment 8 was 44.6 (school: 42.5). Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Product Design, Library & Chess, Board Games, Rock School, STEM, Food, and Photography clubs. Sports include Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Handball, Rugby, and Fitness. The school also runs a Musical and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 971 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap shown in the Progress 8 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ercall Wood Academy
Overview
Ercall Wood Academy is described as a "friendly, inclusive school" where pupils are "happy" and feel "safe." The report highlights a positive culture built on values of "respect, empower and aspire," with strong relationships between staff and pupils. While the school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, inconsistencies in teaching practices and limited opportunities for pupil discussion remain areas for development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," designed to build knowledge over time with "high expectations" evident across all subjects.
- Teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge and generally check understanding effectively, though this is not always consistent.
- Behaviour systems are "clear" and used "consistently well," resulting in "very little low-level disruption" and a significant reduction in suspensions.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified accurately," with appropriate adaptations allowing them to access the same opportunities as peers.
- A "well-designed personal development programme" helps pupils learn to keep themselves "healthy and safe" and navigate relationships.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is "not consistently embedded across subjects," meaning some pupils do not build knowledge as securely as they could.
- There are "limited opportunities for pupils to discuss their learning," which hinders the development of oracy skills and prevents pupils from deepening their understanding through rich discussion.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 42.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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