The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Miss Emily Guess (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen Street, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaughton School
Special school · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Madeley Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Madeley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Madeley Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Windmill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Randall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Randall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Randall Primary School?
John Randall Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Randall Primary School take?
John Randall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Randall Primary School?
John Randall Primary School is in Telford, TF7 4DS, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Randall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Randall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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