SchoolScoresSir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
109 Southgate, Sutton Hill, Telford, TF7 4HG
01952 327820 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| 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
12 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 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 80% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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
57 pupils in this year group.
58% — 6 points below the Telford and Wrekin average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 6th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.1% | 30.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 19th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 11.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 50th highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 48 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 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
- John Randall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmer Lake Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windmill Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aqueduct Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broseley CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School?
50% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School as their first choice for 38 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 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 132086.
- 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.