Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Telford, TF1 5NU · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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7th of 40 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score, 56 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 2,702 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join musical theatre, choir, baking, story club, sewing, arts and crafts, and curling clubs. Sports include football, netball, dance, kung fu, rounders, swimming, and cricket. Trips include a visit to the British Ironworks Centre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 664 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Overview
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase is described as a "warm and friendly place" where pupils "enjoy coming to school and love to learn." Leaders have successfully fostered a "family feel" with high expectations, resulting in positive relationships and a curriculum that largely meets diverse needs. The school continues to be judged as good, with strong personal development and reading provision.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "family feel" where pupils feel safe, are "polite and courteous," and incidents of bullying are "rare."
- Personal development is a "strength of the school," with purposeful trips and experiences enriching learning.
- Reading is prioritised with a "carefully planned and structured approach," including daily phonics sessions and books matched to pupils' abilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "good support" and are "fully included in all aspects of school life."
- Staff are "reflective and thoughtful," working closely together and feeling "well supported" by leaders.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "yet to be securely and consistently embedded in a very small number of subjects," meaning some staff are unclear on delivery methods.
- Consequently, pupils "do not make as much progress as they could" in these specific subjects, reducing the curriculum's intended impact.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to identify problems and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe online and in school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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