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Buildwas Academy
Buildwas Road, Buildwas, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DA, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.4 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
75
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a small student body of 75 pupils, this primary school shows strong performance in terms of expected outcomes, ranking in the top 96% of schools for KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from June 2024, and there is limited data available on higher standards, as no pupils reached this benchmark. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
White Other2.7%
Black Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Location
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52.63888, -2.53687 · TF8 7DA
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142575
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.buildwasacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Buildwas Academy rated by Ofsted?
Buildwas Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is Buildwas Academy a good school?
Buildwas Academy scores 5.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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