The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mr Robert Fox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Leonard Close, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in Telford, TF2 8BH, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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