The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Bell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Primary · 673m away
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Primary · 707m away
Teagues Bridge Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Oakengates Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Wombridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Primary · 1.5km away
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Primary · 1.5km away
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend New Road Academy?
New Road Academy currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Road Academy take?
New Road Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is New Road Academy?
New Road Academy is in Telford, TF2 7AB, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, New Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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