The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ellen Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pool Farm Avenue, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 795m away
Charlton School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wrekin College
Independent · 1.3km away
Jigsaw School
Independent · 1.4km away
Dothill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Bridge at HLC
Special school · 1.7km away
Wrekin View Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Apley Wood Primary Academy?
Apley Wood Primary Academy currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Apley Wood Primary Academy take?
Apley Wood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Apley Wood Primary Academy?
Apley Wood Primary Academy is in Telford, TF1 6FQ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Apley Wood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Apley Wood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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