The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 50% 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 49.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mrs Katy Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
109 Southgate, Sutton Hill, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4HG
Town setting
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Madeley Infant School
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John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Primary · 980m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Madeley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Madeley Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School?
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School take?
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School?
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School is in Telford, TF7 4HG, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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