The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 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 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kerri-Ann Houlston
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Telford Langley School
Secondary · 507m away
Ladygrove Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Mount Gilbert School
Special school · 915m away
The Seeds School
Independent · 915m away
Queensway
Academy · 1.1km away
Southall School
Special school · 1.1km away
Old Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lightmoor Village Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dawley Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dawley Church of England Primary Academy?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dawley Church of England Primary Academy take?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dawley Church of England Primary Academy?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is in Telford, TF4 3AL, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dawley Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dawley Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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