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New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.9 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.6, the school performs in the top 85% nationally, indicating potential for strong academic outcomes. However, only 37% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents. The Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing development, but the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 4% of schools, reflecting some strengths in its overall environment.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
White Other8.4%
Black African8.3%
Asian Indian5.6%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.70682, -2.44833 · TF2 7AB
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN150811
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitenewroad.lct.education
Frequently asked questions
What is New Road Academy rated by Ofsted?
New Road Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is New Road Academy a good school?
New Road Academy scores 3.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at New Road Academy in GCSEs?
New Road Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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