Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Newport, TF10 7EA · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.7/10 against 2,702 of them, against 3.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Overview
This inspection describes a school where pupils, parents, and staff feel part of a “kind and caring community” with “exceptionally high standards of behaviour.” Leaders have cultivated an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported, resulting in strong personal development and a culture where staff feel “lucky to work at this school.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional character” and “great maturity,” with behaviour systems rarely needed due to intrinsic motivation.
- Care for pupils is “exemplary,” with adults going “above and beyond” to support concerns and keep pupils safe.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “extremely well supported” and achieve well through high-quality, timely interventions.
- The school offers an “exceptional range of activities and events” that excite pupils and prepare them for life beyond school.
- Most pupils achieve well, with many reading to a “high standard” and developing a “sophisticated understanding of mathematics.”
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to support staff in understanding the expectations of the new writing curriculum, as changes are “relatively new” and some pupils are not yet writing at an age-related standard.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting a culture where leaders have developed an approach of ‘it could happen here’ to ensure staff are trained to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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