Priorslee Academy
Telford, TF2 9RS · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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38th 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 3,864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Priorslee Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally. The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Priorslee Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Priorslee Academy, where leaders have fostered a "friendly and welcoming community" with strong attendance and positive behaviour. While reading and mathematics are strengths, the report highlights that teaching quality and curriculum consistency are "too variable," resulting in uneven achievement across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Attendance is consistent, supported by a "positive culture" and rewards like the 'Always Club'.
- Pupils behave well, with bullying described as "uncommon" and playgrounds "orderly".
- Early years provision is "ambitious and carefully sequenced," helping children acquire essential skills.
- Reading is taught well, with pupils learning to read "confidently" and phonics taught "consistently well".
- Personal development is "well-considered," helping pupils understand values, safety, and British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is "consistently effective" so pupils build knowledge securely across all subjects.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be more precise to ensure they make capable progress.
- Improvements to writing and the wider curriculum need to be "embedded consistently" to deepen knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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