The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 45%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Skidmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Telford School
City technology college · Grammar · 961m away
Oakengates Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Wombridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kickstart Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
The Linden Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Old Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lantern Academy?
Lantern Academy currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lantern Academy take?
Lantern Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lantern Academy?
Lantern Academy is in Telford, TF2 0AZ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lantern Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lantern Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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