SchoolScoresBuildwas Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Buildwas Road, Buildwas, Telford, TF8 7DA
01952 387827 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Telford comparisons use the 25 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Telford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Telford figures pool parents at the Telford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
33% — 25 points below the Shropshire average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 58% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 33% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Shropshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 11 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 49th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 50th highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 48 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 66.1% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: 2 strong, 5 expected · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lightmoor Village Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary School and Nursery 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broseley CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Buildwas Academy's Ofsted rating?
Buildwas Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Buildwas Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Buildwas Academy?
71% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Buildwas Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Buildwas Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Buildwas Academy as their first choice for 6 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142575.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.