The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mr Ian Bussey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewport Girls' High School Academy
Secondary · Very close
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 548m away
Church Aston Infant School
Primary · 645m away
Haberdashers' Adams
Secondary · 739m away
The Burton Borough School
Secondary · 895m away
Haberdashers' Castle House School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorfield Primary School?
Moorfield Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorfield Primary School take?
Moorfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorfield Primary School?
Moorfield Primary School is in Newport, TF10 7QU, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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