The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 504
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Miss Rachel Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Way, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Linden Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 830m away
Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 982m away
Thomas Telford School
City technology college · Grammar · 1.4km away
Ladygrove Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lantern Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Wombridge Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Old Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newdale Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Newdale Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newdale Primary School & Nursery?
Newdale Primary School & Nursery currently has 504 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newdale Primary School & Nursery take?
Newdale Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newdale Primary School & Nursery?
Newdale Primary School & Nursery is in Telford, TF3 5HA, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newdale Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Newdale Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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