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Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.6 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
936
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing it in the top 68% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school, although only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but there may be room for improvement in academic outcomes, particularly in higher grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
86%
I'd recommend this school
81%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
75%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
57%
School keeps me informed
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.8%
Asian Pakistani14.9%
White Other5.8%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.69242, -2.51644 · TF1 2DT
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN145707
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteercallwood.lct.education/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ercall Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ercall Wood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Ercall Wood Academy a good school?
Ercall Wood Academy scores 35.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ercall Wood Academy?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ercall Wood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ercall Wood Academy in GCSEs?
Ercall Wood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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