High Ercall Primary School
Telford, TF6 6AF · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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18th 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 the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Ercall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 156. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about High Ercall Primary School
Overview
High Ercall Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "highly motivating place for pupils to learn" where children feel "safe, confident and happy." The report highlights that leaders provide an ambitious curriculum and extensive personal development opportunities, resulting in exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils attend regularly and behave well, with leaders acting quickly to support better choices and prevent bullying.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with effective adaptations ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same content and achieve well.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught well, and pupils enjoy an extensive stock of high-quality books planned to extend vocabulary.
- Leaders promote fundamental British values, diversity, and citizenship through a well-planned curriculum and community involvement, such as outward-bound trips and choir participation.
- Staff receive support to manage workload, and subject leaders effectively implement leaders’ intentions for sequenced learning in most areas.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete reviews of a few curriculum areas to ensure they are fully sequenced, reflect the two-year cycle, and are consistently embedded in practice so pupils can make links to key concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and updates, and concerns being identified and reported quickly to ensure pupils and families receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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