SchoolScoresLadygrove Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Old Office Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2LF
01952 388370 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 January 2016.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 74% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 82% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the Telford and Wrekin average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 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. | 105 | 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 Telford and Wrekin. 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 151 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 30.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 11.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.3 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 48 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 12.5%* | 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
- Dawley CofE Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawley Village Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Captain Webb Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawley Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newdale Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lightmoor Village Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lantern Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollinswood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Randlay Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ladygrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ladygrove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ladygrove Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ladygrove Primary School?
91% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ladygrove Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ladygrove Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Ladygrove Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 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 123438.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.