Lantern Academy
Telford, TF2 0AZ · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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34th 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 — 4.0/10 against 1,402 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lantern Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Arts and craft, Eco Club, Choir, Cookery, Booster Club for Y2 and Y6 children, Drama club, Construction club, and Mindfulness. Sports options include Boccia, Football, Basketball, Multi-skills, Dance, Hockey, and Gymnastics. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help Year 2 and Year 6 children in the Booster Club? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils in the higher standard cohort?
What Ofsted said about Lantern Academy
Overview
Lantern Academy is described as a “welcoming and happy school” where pupils are “at the heart of all it does.” The report highlights a “calm and purposeful” environment where staff maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are “happy, respectful and very well cared for.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced,” with reading at its core; staff have “expert knowledge” of early reading, and pupils enjoy initiatives like ‘Reading At The Lantern’.
- Personal development is praised as “impressive,” helping pupils “develop into extraordinary young people” with mature attitudes towards rights, equality, and diversity.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” providing a “firm foundation” through a focus on language, vocabulary, and clearly ordered learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, studying the same curriculum as peers with content carefully organised to help them “revisit, rehearse and build on” knowledge.
- Staff feel “well supported” and valued, with leaders acknowledging their hard work and prioritising their well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils are “not supported as well as they should be to develop a rich body of knowledge,” requiring consistent staff training and support.
- Attendance is “not yet consistently strong,” with some pupils missing too much education; the school must continue to develop strategies to improve this.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—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
- 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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