Is Dawley Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 28th of 47 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dawley Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Dawley Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dawley Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Dawley Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3AL

Local ranking28th of 47 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

226

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 213
Boys: 112 (51%)
Girls: 108 (49%)
Capacity: 226 (97% full)
SEND: 16.4%
FSM Eligible: 47.7%
EAL: 8.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,245/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.2%
Black African: 9.4%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Black Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%

74.2%

White British

9.4%

Black African

3.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01952386280

a3317@telford.gov.uk

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Doseley Road North

Telford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142785
UKPRN: 10056433
Establishment No.: 2002
Trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST

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