The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 936
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 24%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShort Wood Primary School
Primary · 545m away
Wrekin College
Independent · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Wrekin View Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Charlton School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
The Bridge at HLC
Special school · 2.2km away
Dothill Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ercall Wood Academy a selective school?
No. Ercall Wood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ercall Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ercall Wood Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ercall Wood Academy?
Ercall Wood Academy currently has 936 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ercall Wood Academy take?
Ercall Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ercall Wood Academy?
Ercall Wood Academy is in Telford, TF1 2DT, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ercall Wood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ercall Wood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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