Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Telford, TF4 2PR · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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19th 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 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lawley Primary School and Nursery 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%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Lawley Primary School, where they feel safe and become "assured, articulate young people." The school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and has planned the curriculum well to ensure learning builds on prior knowledge. Leaders have forged useful links with early years providers, and pupils benefit from a wide range of subjects, including Spanish in key stage 1.
Strengths
- Pupils are "fluent and enthusiastic readers" due to a structured phonics programme and effective support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and plan activities effectively, helping pupils "learn well and remember key information over time" in English and mathematics.
- The school is a "calm and orderly place" where disruption is rare, as pupils show respect and are keen to learn.
- Staff provide a "high quality of pastoral care," and pupils have opportunities to take responsibility and influence how the school runs.
- Leaders provide effective training for staff and are considered "considerate of their workload."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment systems are unclear, meaning pupils do not know how to improve their work; teachers must be clear on how to inform pupils how to "correct and extend" their work.
- Next steps for pupils with SEND are not always identified clearly enough, preventing some from receiving the precise support needed to make the best possible progress.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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.
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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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